Kibbeh
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
521 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Kibbeh
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Kibbeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that’s made with ground lamb, bulgur wheat, pine nuts, and warm spices. You’ll find this popular dish in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Turkey.
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Ingredients
Kibbeh Filling
- 1/2 lb. ground lamb or beef
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 3 Tablespoons onion diced
- 1/8 tsp. allspice
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 ground black pepper
Kibbeh Layers
- 1 1/2 cups bulgur wheat fine (cracked wheat)
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/3 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper
Instructions
Bulgur Wheat
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, cover bulgur wheat with cold water for 10 minutes. While bulgur is soaking, make the filling.
- Drain bulgur well and wring it out in a clean cloth until "dry". Set aside.
Kibbeh Filling
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, add 2 Tablespoons olive oil. When shimmering, add pine nuts and lightly toast them. Remove the with a slotted spoon and transfer to a small bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium low, add the chopped onion, and stir constantly, until they are soft and transparent, but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 pound ground lamb and stir, breaking up any large pieces until lamb is browned. Add pine nuts, seasoning and mix well. Set aside.
Kibbeh Layers
- In a food processor, pulse the ground lamb until it resembles a smooth paste, similar to pate. Add the spices and chopped onions, and pulse a few more times until the spices and the meat are well combined.
- Moisten hands with a little water to keep meat from sticking and mix the ground lamb mixture with the bulgur wheat by hand, kneading it until all the wheat is incorporated.
- Divide the lamb mixture in half. Moisten hands, and press one half into a 13" x 9" baking pan. Cover with cooked lamb and pine nut mixture. Press the remaining ground lamb on top, smoothing with moistened hands.
- Score the kibbeh with a knife to make diamond shapes. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked and brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
521kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1327mg
(55%)
Potassium
452mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
8IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1327mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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