Ground Beef
Fried Beef Kibbeh
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Steak (shell)
- 1½ cups organic fine bulgur
- 1 organic yellow onion, grated
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 lb Ground Steak (filling)
- 1 organic onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp allspice
- ¼ cup pine nuts, optional
- Non-GMO neutral frying oil
- Organic lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Soak bulgur in cool water for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze dry.
- 2
Knead bulgur with 1 lb beef, grated onion and seasonings until smooth.
- 3
Brown the filling beef with diced onion, olive oil and spices. Cool.
- 4
Shape the shell around spoonfuls of filling and seal firmly.
- 5
Heat frying oil to 350°F.
- 6
Fry in small batches until crisp, deeply browned and safely cooked through.
- 7
Drain well and serve with lemon.
Butcher's Tip
Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady — crowding the pot drops the heat and makes the kibbeh greasy instead of crisp.
Used in this recipe
Ground Steak
