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Lebanese Baked Kibbeh

Hearty Lebanese Baked Kibbeh: A Family Favorite Delight

This Lebanese Baked Kibbeh embodies familial love and tradition with seasoned ground beef and bulgur wheat, making it a comforting culinary delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Lebanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 2 pounds Ground Beef opt for 80/20 or leaner for the best flavor
  • 1 pound Ground Lamb optional, provides depth of flavor
  • 1 medium Onion (Shredded) ensures even flavor distribution
For the Grain Base
  • 1 cup Bulgur Wheat fine or medium grind, soak before mixing
For the Layered Flavor
  • ⅓ cup Pine Nuts adds crunch and nutty sweetness
  • ½ cup Ghee (or Clarified Butter) use for greasing and layering
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Soak 1 cup of bulgur wheat in 2 cups of boiling water for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 pounds of ground beef and lamb (if using), spices, shredded onion, and soaked bulgur.
  3. Heat a skillet and cook 1 pound of ground beef until browned. Add ⅓ cup of pine nuts and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the baking dish with half of the melted ghee. Layer the meat and pine nut mixture as instructed.
  5. Score the top in a diamond pattern and brush with the remaining ghee before baking.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, then switch to broil for 3 minutes to achieve a crispy finish.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving, and cut into diamond-shaped pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is freezer-friendly and can be stored for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

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