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Pizza Egiziana served
Pizza Egiziana with Egyptian spices and ground meat

Egyptian Spiced Beef Pizza (Pizza Egiziana)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
In Egypt, pizza often resembles a pie, but this version combines classic dough with the aromas of Cairo's spice bazaars. The pairing of cumin and cinnamon with meat might seem surprising, but together with tomato and cheese, it creates an incredibly harmonious blend. This dish is a journey to the banks of the Nile.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet
  • Proofing bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Prepare the dough and let it rise for 60 minutes.

Tip: A sign of good rising is when the surface of the dough is taut and shiny.
2 ✓

Brown the meat in oil with the onion and spices (cumin, cinnamon, turmeric).

Tip: Turmeric gives the meat a nice yellowish tint, while cinnamon adds aroma.
3 ✓

Roll out the dough, spread with sauce, sprinkle with cheese, and then the spiced meat.

Tip: Spread the meat evenly so there is some in every bite.
4 ✓

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tip: Cilantro can be polarizing, but it is essential here for freshness.

Recipe FAQ

Won't the cinnamon make it taste like dessert?
No! In savory meat dishes, cinnamon adds depth and warmth, not sweetness (think Greek Moussaka).

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 7 oz Ground Beef
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 small Onion
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon and Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil