Description
Kibbeh is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with bulgur wheat and ground meat, seasoned with spices and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and then soak it in a bowl with 1 cup of water for about 30 minutes, or until it is softened. Drain any excess water and squeeze out the moisture.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur, ground beef or lamb, chopped onion, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts (if using) to the mixture and blend them in thoroughly.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Press half of the kibbeh mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the layer, then spread the remaining kibbeh mixture on top, pressing it down evenly.
- Use a sharp knife to score the top layer into diamond or square shapes for easy serving. Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the kibbeh to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
- Serve with a side of yogurt or tzatziki sauce for added flavor and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg