Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce

Name: Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Fine bulgur wheat; Ground beef (lean); Onion, finely grated; Ground cumin; Ground allspice; Salt and pepper; Ground beef or lamb; Onion, finely chopped; Pine nuts; Ground cinnamon; Ground allspice; Salt and pepper; Olive oil; Tahini; Lemon juice; Garlic, minced; Water; Salt; Olive oil

Baked bulgur and ground meat casserole

A delectable Middle Eastern delicacy pairing seasoned meat and cracked wheat.

1h 45min
8
Intermediate

Ingredients

Kibbeh Shell

Fine bulgur wheat

2 cups

Ground beef (lean)

1 lb

Onion, finely grated

1 small

Ground cumin

2 teaspoons

Ground allspice

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

Filling

Ground beef or lamb

1 lb

Onion, finely chopped

1 large

Pine nuts

1/2 cup

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Ground allspice

1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper

to taste

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Tahini Sauce

Tahini

1/2 cup

Lemon juice

1/4 cup

Garlic, minced

2 cloves

Water

to thin as necessary

Salt

to taste

Topping

Olive oil

for brushing

Preparation

Preparing the Kibbeh Shell

Soak bulgur

Soak the bulgur in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain well.

Combine ingredients

Combine the bulgur with ground beef, grated onion, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.

Knead mixture

Knead the mixture into a smooth dough-like consistency, adding cold water if necessary.

Preparing the Filling

Heat oil and sauté onions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.

Cook meat and spices

Stir in ground meat, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, cooking until brown.

Add pine nuts

Add pine nuts and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Ensure the filling is completely cooled before using.

Cooking Process

Layer base

Press half of the bulgur mixture into an oiled baking dish to form the base.

Add filling

Spread the meat filling evenly over the base layer.

Top kibbeh

Cover the filling with the remaining bulgur mixture.

Bake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45 minutes.

Assembly takes 15 minutes.

Plating & Serving