Meat Stuffed Naan
Servings 8
Ingredients
**For the Meat Filling:**
- 1 pound of ground beef 85/15 lean-to-fat ratio
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons of garam masala
- 2 teaspoons of coriander
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1/4 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped cilantro
**For the Dough:**
- 2/3 cups + 2 tablespoons of warm water
- 1 teaspoon of white sugar
- 2 teaspoons of instant yeast
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup of plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- Vegetable oil or ghee for cooking the naan
**For the Garlic Butter:**
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt adjust to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro
Instructions
**Preparing the Meat Filling:**
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until golden.
- Add ground beef to the pan along with all the spices. Mash and cook until browned and finely minced.
- Add tomato sauce and cilantro. Mix and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
**Making the Dough:**
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it rest for 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Add flour, yogurt, olive oil, and salt to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Knead the dough for 1 minute and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Meanwhile, prepare the garlic butter by mixing melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and cilantro in a bowl.
**Assembling and Cooking:**
- Divide the dough into 7 to 8 portions. Flatten each portion and add 3 to 4 tablespoons of meat filling in the center.
- Seal the edges tightly and roll out the dough thinly.
- Cook each naan in a hot skillet for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Brush the naan with garlic cilantro butter and enjoy warm!
Notes
You can add onions to the meat filling if desired.