Closed Pizza with Minced Meat and Kashar Cheese
Soft and fluffy closed pizza stuffed with seasoned minced meat and melted kashar cheese. A delicious homemade dinner recipe perfect for family meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 300 g flour (2½ cups)
- 200 ml warm water (1 cup)
- 30 ml vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
- 10 g sugar (1 tablespoon)
- 6 g salt (½ teaspoon)
- 5 g instant yeast (1 tablespoon)
For the Filling
- 300 g minced beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1–1½ cups grated kashar cheese
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Dried oregano (kekik), to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons water
For Brushing
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Prepare the dough: Add vegetable oil and salt. Gradually mix in flour and knead until a soft dough forms. Cover and let rise for 40 minutes.
- Cook the filling: In a pan over medium heat, cook minced meat until browned and liquid evaporates. Add onion and green chilies; sauté until soft. Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, and ketchup. Cook for a few more minutes. Let cool.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and water in a small bowl.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll dough to fit a baking tray. Place on tray. Spread sauce in the center. Add minced meat mixture and sprinkle generously with grated kashar cheese.
- Shape: Fold and close the dough securely around the filling. Brush the top with egg yolk.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Mozzarella can be used instead of kashar cheese.
- You can add mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven for best texture.