Kibbeh (Beef and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs) | Saveur

Kibbeh (Beef and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs) | Saveur

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A paste of bulgur, onions, and lamb is formed into balls, then stuffed with a coarsely ground mix of spiced meat, onions, and pine nuts, and deep-fried.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more to garnish
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz. ground beef sirloin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground allspice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tbsp. ground sumac, plus more to garnish
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups fine bulgur
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground allspice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> lb. lamb shoulder, trimmed of all fat and sinew
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • Plain yogurt, for serving
  • Mint leaves, to garnish

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