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A close-up of a freshly made Turkish gozleme filled with seasoned lamb mixture, folded and cooked until golden brown.

Quick way to grow into Turkish Gozleme with Lamb

This recipe offers a quick and delicious way to make Turkish Gozleme with a savory lamb filling. It's perfect for a satisfying meal or appetizer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Rolling pin
  • Non-stick pan or griddle

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Warm water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Lamb Filling

  • 1 lb Ground lamb
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions
 

Dough Preparation

  • Combine flour and salt in a large bowl, then gradually add warm water and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Divide the dough into four equal pieces, shape each into a ball, and let them rest covered for 15 minutes to relax the gluten.

Filling Preparation

  • Brown the ground lamb in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart, then drain any excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in tomato paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in fresh parsley.

Assembly and Cooking

  • On a floured surface, roll out each dough ball into a very thin, rectangular shape. Spread a quarter of the lamb filling evenly over one half of the dough, leaving a small border.
  • Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, then gently press the edges to seal and trim if necessary.
  • Heat a lightly oiled non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat, then cook each gozleme for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, serving the gozleme warm, optionally with a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Serve hot with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad for a complete meal.