Kibbeh (Beef and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs)

Kibbeh (Beef and Bulgur Wheat Meatballs)

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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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Cooking tools:

  • Meat grinder
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Kitchen towel
  • Paper towel
  • Serving platter
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil, plus more to garnish
  • 1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
  • 8 oz. ground beef sirloin
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tbsp. ground sumac, plus more to garnish
  • 1 1⁄2 cups fine bulgur
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1⁄2 tsp. ground allspice
  • 1⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1⁄2 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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