Armenian Tortilla Pizzas Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
CuisineMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Lean ground lamb1 pound
 1 cup finely chopped green or red bell pepper, or a combination
 2 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
 Parsley1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Tomato Paste3 Tablespoon
 Italian1 Can (10oz)
 1 teaspoon each paprika and ground allspice
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Salt To Taste
 6 flour tortillas (each 7 to 8 inches in diameter)
 Shredded mozzarella cheese1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Crumble lamb into a wide frying pan over medium-high heat.
Add green pepper and garlic and cook, stirring often, until meat is browned (5 to 7 minutes); spoon off and discard excess fat.
Stir in parsley, tomato paste, tomatoes (break up with a spoon) and their liquid, paprika, allspice, and pepper.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated (about 10 minutes).
Season to taste with salt.
Place 3 of the tortillas on a large baking sheet.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of the meat mixture over each tortilla; spread out to within 1/4 inch of edges.
Sprinkle with some of the cheese; broil about 6 inches below heat until cheese is melted.
Repeat with remaining 3 tortillas, meat mixture, and cheese.
Eat out of hand or with knife and fork.
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