Madfouna Stuffed Moroccan Flatbread

Madfouna is a traditional Moroccan stuffed bread, filled with a savory mixture of spiced ground meat, onions, and herbs. This recipe offers a flavorful and hearty single-serving dish, perfect for a cozy meal.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. 2. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft and translucent. 3. Add ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. 4. Stir in cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. 5. Cook for another 5 minutes until meat is fully cooked and flavors meld. 6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. 7. Take the flatbread and carefully slice it open to create a pocket. 8. Stuff the bread pocket with the meat mixture. 9. Heat a clean pan over medium heat and toast the stuffed bread for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crispy. 10. Serve warm and enjoy your Madfouna.

150g ground lamb or beef 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp paprika Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (1 tbsp) 1 small flatbread or pita bread Optional: a pinch of chili flakes