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Baked Kibbeh Recipe

Baked Kibbeh is a delightful meat dish with crispy exterior and delicious flavorful ground beef filling. Baked instead of fried this is a healthier option for kibbeh lovers.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Halal
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups fine bulgur 280g
  • 1 small onion 150g
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon 7-spice
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ pound ground beef

Filling

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon 7 spice
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons ghee room temperature

Optional:

  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted
  • For garnish:
  • Blanched almonds more pine nuts of walnuts.

Instructions

Make the crust:

  • Wash bulgur thoroughly under running cold water, strain and do not soak in water.
  • In your food processor add onion and spices then process.
  • Add bulgur and continue processing until mixed.
  • Gradually add ground beef and process until all combined.
  • Dump the content of the food processor into a large bowl.
  • Add half of the bulgur mix and process again then add the remaining half and process until the mixture becomes smooth.
  • Place the bulgur mixture into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until we are done with making the filling.

Make the filling:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and saute onion until translucent, add ground beef and brown breaking it apart until no longer pink.
  • Drain excess fat if any then mix in the toasted pine nuts if using.

Assemble the Kibbeh:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Take one tablespoon of ghee and spread it with your hand evenly to coat the bottom and sides of a 14 inch round baking dish or a 13x9 oven dish.
  • Take the bulgur mixture out and divide in half.
  • Spread have the mixture to cover the bottom and sides of your dish.
  • Spoon the filling in then spread the remaining mixture on top smoothing the surface.
  • Cut the kibbeh into the star shape or into diamonds.
  • Take the other other tablespoon of ghee and spread it over the top of the kibbeh.
  • Place a pine nut, or an almond, in the middle of each square if using.
  • Bake in the center of your oven for 30-40 minutes then broil until crisp and golden brown.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg