Baked kibbe (lebanese meat appetizer)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef or lamb
½cupBulgur, fine or medium-grade
1mediumOnion; finely chopped
2tablespoonsPine nuts
2tablespoonsParsley; dried
2tablespoonsWater
1tablespoonPeanut oil
½teaspoonMint; dried
¼teaspoonAllspice; ground
¼teaspoonBlack pepper; ground
¼teaspoonCinnamon; ground

Directions

1) Combine the meat, bulgar, onion, water, parsley, mint, allspice, pepper , and cinnamon in a food processor. Process until doughy.

2) Preheat oven to 350F (175C). 3) Lightly oil an 8 inch square baking dish or a 9 inch round baking dish. Pat half of the meat mixture into the pan. Sprinkle the nuts over the top. Then cover with the remaining meat.

4) While still in the pan, cut the kibbe into 1½ inch square or diamond shapes. Brush the peanut oil over the top.

5) Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until firm and browned well.

6) Serve the kibbe from the pan or invert it onto a platter.

Variations: After step 1, shape the dough into hamburger size patties. Then barbecue and serve with whole wheat pita or buns. Makes 6 kibbe-burgers or kibbe-cheese burgers!