Ardichawki bil Lahem Recipe from Lebanon - Artichoke and Minced Meat Delight

Ingredients

• 12 artichoke heads
• 14 oz (397 g) minced meat
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 0.5 cup fried pine nuts
• 2 tbsp butter for frying meat and onion
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup finely chopped boiled carrots (optional)
• a dash of ground pepper
• a dash of ground allspice
• a dash of flour
• 2 cup water for cooking artichokes