Kibbe bi sainieh (baked kibbe)

48 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround lean beef or lamb
½cupFine to medium grade bulgur
1smallOnion, minced
½teaspoonCrushed dried leaf mint
½teaspoonGround allspice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2tablespoonsPine nuts
2tablespoonsButter or margarine, melted

Directions

INGREDIENT

DIRECTIONS

Combine meat, bulgur, onion, mint, allspice, salt and pepper in food processor. Process until doughy. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or 9-inch cake pan. Pat half the meat mixture into pan. Moisten your hands and pat surface smooth.

Sprinkle with pine nuts. Cover with remaining meat mixture. Pat smooth. Cut into 1-½-inch squares or diamond shapes without removing from pan. Brush with butter or margarine. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until firm and browned well. Serve kibbe from pan or invert on a tray or platter. Makes 48 appetizers.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 02-01-95