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Pizza Libyenne served
Pizza Libyenne with spiced ground meat and black olives

Libyan Spiced Lamb Pizza (Pizza Libyenne)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
In Libya, influenced by its Italian colonial past, pizza became part of local culture but with a distinct North African twist. This isn't Neapolitan minimalism: the crust is thicker and breadier, topped with richly spiced cumin-coriander ground meat that resembles a ragu. A hearty, spicy dish bridging the Mediterranean and Arab worlds.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 750 kcal
🌍 Cuisine African

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Skillet for meat

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water. Mix flour with salt, then add the water. Knead into a smooth dough and let rise for 1 hour.

Tip: The dough should be elastic. If sticky, add a little flour.
2 ✓

Brown the ground meat in a little oil. When no longer pink, add cumin, coriander, and paprika. Salt to taste, then remove from heat.

Tip: Add spices at the end of browning so they bloom in the oil but don't burn.
3 ✓

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out dough into a rectangle or circle and place on parchment-lined sheet.

Tip: This pizza works well with a slightly thicker crust.
4 ✓

Spread with tomato sauce. Top with cheese, then the spiced meat, olives, and sliced onion.

Tip: Cheese goes on the bottom to protect the crust from meat juices.
5 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes until golden. Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Tip: Always add fresh herbs after baking to keep them green.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use store-bought dough?
Yes, but the Libyan version is denser, so homemade feels more authentic.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Lukewarm Water
  • 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2/3 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 7 oz Ground Lamb or Beef
  • 2 oz Black Olives (pitted)
  • 5 oz Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 medium Red Onion
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil