A traditional Middle Eastern dish made with ground meat and bulgur, baked to perfection. This recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a family meal.
Preparation time
40min
Cooking time
50min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 5 g allspice
- 250 g bulgur
- 500 g ground beef
- 60 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 5 g pepper
- 50 g pine nuts
- 10 g salt
- 150 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
Soak the bulgur in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
Step 3
In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, soaked bulgur, chopped onion, allspice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Step 5
In the same pan, cook half of the meat mixture until browned. Remove from heat.
Step 6
In a baking dish, spread half of the uncooked meat mixture evenly on the bottom.
Step 7
Layer the cooked meat mixture on top and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts.
Step 8
Cover with the remaining uncooked meat mixture, pressing down to form an even layer.
Step 9
Make shallow cuts in a diamond pattern on the surface to help with portioning after baking.
Step 10
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until the top is browned and the kibbeh is cooked through.
Step 11
Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.