Ingredients for the Dough
- 1 kg all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast
- 1 heaping tbsp salt
- 450–500 g lukewarm water
- 60 g milk
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions for the Dough
- In a bowl, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
- Add the milk and gradually pour in the water while kneading until you have a soft, pliable dough that doesn’t stick to your hands.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Ingredients for the Filling
- 350 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 90 g water
- Olive oil
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2–3 tbsp melting cheese per peinirli (e.g., mozzarella or gouda)
Instructions for the Filling
- Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté the onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until it changes color.
- Stir in the water, salt, pepper, cinnamon stick, paprika, and tomatoes.
- Simmer over medium heat for 30–35 minutes until the beef is tender and the liquids are absorbed.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, turn off the heat, and let the filling cool for about 10 minutes.
Assembling and Baking the Peinirli
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into 160 g balls and roll them out into elongated shapes. Place them on the baking tray.
- Spread 3–4 tablespoons of the ground beef filling on each piece of dough and top with melting cheese.
- Fold and pinch the edges of the dough to form boat-like shapes.
- Bake for approximately 25 minutes, brushing the dough with melted butter 1–2 times during baking.
Golden and soft with a rich and flavorful filling, these peinirli boats with ground beef and melted cheese are a delicious and hearty treat. Perfect for any meal, they bring the irresistible taste of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Enjoy every warm, cheesy bite!
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