Ground Beef
Syrian Beef Kibbeh
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Steak (shell)
- 1½ cups organic fine bulgur
- 1 small organic yellow onion, grated
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Black pepper
- Cold water as needed
- 1 lb Ground Steak (filling)
- 1 organic yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cumin
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts, optional
- Non-GMO neutral frying oil
- Organic lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Cover bulgur with cool water for 15 minutes. Drain and squeeze thoroughly.
- 2
Mix bulgur, 1 lb beef, grated onion and spices until cohesive. Add cold water a tablespoon at a time if necessary.
- 3
Sauté diced onion in olive oil until softened. Add filling beef and spices and cook through. Cool completely.
- 4
With damp hands, form the shell mixture around spoonfuls of filling into oval shapes and seal.
- 5
Fry in 350°F oil in batches until deeply browned and safely cooked through.
- 6
Drain and serve with fresh organic lemon wedges.
Butcher's Tip
Keep your hands damp throughout shaping — it prevents the shell from cracking and gives you a cleaner seal.
Used in this recipe
Ground Steak
