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Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce

Name: Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 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; 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, 1/2 cup; Lemon juice, 1/4 cup; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Water, to thin as necessary; Salt, to taste; Olive oil, for brushing

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce — Middle Eastern served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Kibbeh Shell

Filling

Tahini Sauce

Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 514 kcal
Protein: 28.88 g
Carbs: 16.88 g
Fat: 38.69 g
Fiber: 4.13 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 4110 kcal
Protein: 231 g
Carbs: 135 g
Fat: 309.5 g
Fiber: 33 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Fine bulgur wheat 2 cups	340	10	74	2	16
Ground beef (lean) 1 lb	968	92	0	68	0
Onion, finely grated 1 small	28	1	7	0	1
Ground cumin 2 teaspoons	16	1	3	1	1
Ground allspice 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Ground beef or lamb 1 lb	1152	92	0	88	0
Onion, finely chopped 1 large	44	1	10	0	2
Pine nuts 1/2 cup	454	9	9	46	5
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon	6	0	2	0	1
Ground allspice 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	238	0	0	27	0
Tahini 1/2 cup	710	26	21	64	6
Lemon juice 1/4 cup	14	0	5	0	0
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0	2	0	0
Water to thin as necessary	0	0	0	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil for brushing	119	0	0	13.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Kibbeh Shell

1
Soak bulgur
Soak the bulgur in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain well.
2
Combine ingredients
Combine the bulgur with ground beef, grated onion, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.
3
Knead mixture
Knead the mixture into a smooth dough-like consistency, adding cold water if necessary.

Preparing the Filling

1
Heat oil and sauté onions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.
2
Cook meat and spices
Stir in ground meat, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, cooking until brown.
3
Add pine nuts
Add pine nuts and sauté for another 2 minutes.
Tip: Ensure the filling is completely cooled before using.

How to Make Kibbeh Bil Sanieh with Tahini Sauce

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings

1
Layer base
Press half of the bulgur mixture into an oiled baking dish to form the base.
2
Add filling
Spread the meat filling evenly over the base layer.
3
Top kibbeh
Cover the filling with the remaining bulgur mixture.
4
Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45 minutes.