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Aunt Louise's Baked Kibbeh

Aunt Louise's Baked Kibbeh

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 45 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Grains

    • 1 cup bulgur wheat

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped onion, divided
    • 🍅 ½ cup cherry tomatoes, or to taste

  • Spices & Seasonings

    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt, divided
    • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Meat

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 pound ground lamb, divided

  • Nuts & Seeds

    • ½ cup pine nuts

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 ¼ stick salted butter

  • Herbs

    • 🌿 ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, or to taste

STEPS

1

Place bulgur into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3

Stir ¼ cup onion, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, basil, and pepper into softened bulgur. Add ground beef and ½ pound lamb; mix well. Divide mixture into two portions. Pat one portion over the bottom of a 12x7-inch baking dish.

4

Place remaining portion onto waxed paper and pat into 12x7-inch rectangle on a piece of waxed paper; set aside.

5

Cook and stir remaining ¼ cup onion and ½ pound lamb in a skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet. Stir in pine nuts and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Spoon over meat layer in the baking dish.

6

Invert the second meat layer over the filling; peel off and discard waxed paper. Score the top layer into diamond shapes by cutting diagonally in both directions, leaving about 3 inches between the cuts. Press a small dab of butter into the middle of each diamond.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Garnish with cherry tomatoes and mint.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

364

Calories

  • 23
    Protein
  • 16
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Soak the bulgur thoroughly to ensure it absorbs the water before mixing with meat.Precision in scoring the top layer enhances presentation and allows better flavor absorption.Serve with a simple yogurt sauce or Lebanese salad for a complete meal.