Kibbeh Charola (Savory Bulgur Pie) — Jewish Food Society

Ingredients

• 1 cup coarse bulgur wheat
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1¼ pounds ground beef
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• 3 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ¼ cup water