Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies
Fatayer are Lebanese meat pies filled with small pieces of round steak, chopped onion, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Wrapped in thawed bread dough and finished with melted butter, they make a hearty hand-held meal or a satisfying addition to a family gathering.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add steak pieces, onions, parsley, salt, and pepper, and cook until the steak is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
- 3
Pat the bread dough on a lightly floured surface into rounds. Place meat mixture on each dough round. Fold the dough over the mixture to make a triangle. Pinch the edges of the dough together, but leave the very center of the meat pie unsealed so steam can escape while cooking. Set the pies on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and meat mixture, then cover with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise for 10 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Bake the fatayer in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 301.73 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 25.18 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 29.29 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.55 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.91 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 53.0 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 297.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.58 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 0.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 283.55 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 9.34 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 2.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies is a Lebanese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Dough, Butter, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 301.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies?
- It is a Lebanese pie recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Dough, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies?
- Explore these Lebanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies?
- About 1 hr in total: 35 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 301.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies healthy?
- Fatayer: Lebanese Beef Hand Pies has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 301.73 calories and 25.18 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 297.54 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.91 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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