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Baked Kibbeh

Impress your friends and family with something new and distinctive, something delicious and memorable. Baked Kibbeh! 
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Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Chef Tariq

Ingredients

Kibbeh Dough

  • cup Fine Bulgur
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Seven Spices
  • ½ tsp Cumin
  • 250 grams Lamb ground
  • Olive Oil for brushing

Filling

  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Pine Nuts
  • 2 Onions diced
  • 500 grams Lamb ground
  • 1 tsp Seven Spices
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Put the bulgur in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak for fifteen minutes and then drain and squeeze out any extra water.
  • Mix the onion with the spices and salt in a food processor and add one tablespoon of water. Process until finely chopped.
  • Add the lamb and process until just combined.
  • Add the bulgur, and combine until the mixture resembles dough.
  • Remove and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Meanwhile, place the onions for the filling with the spices and salt in a pan with the olive oil and fry until done.
  • Toast the pine nuts and add to the meat mixture.
  • Split the dough into two equal halves. 
  • Using your hands spread one half of the dough in a 12x8 pan. Use water to wet your hands if necessary.
  • Top with the filling.
  • Cover the filling with the other half of the dough.
  • With a knife cut through the top layer creating diamond shapes.
  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 35-45 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.4mg