Meat Baked Kibbee Or Mixed Recipe
Make Meat Baked Kibbee Or Mixed Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Kibbee Mixture
Topping
Method
Preparation of Kibbee Mixture
- 1
Soak Bulgur
Place the fine bulgur wheat in a large bowl and cover it with water. Let it soak for about 30 minutes until it absorbs the water and softens. Drain any excess water.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked bulgur wheat, ground lamb or beef, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
Drizzle the olive oil over the kibbee mixture and mix again until the oil is evenly distributed.
Preparation of Topping
- 4
Cook Meat for Topping
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground lamb or beef for the topping. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Onions and Spices
Add the finely chopped onion, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the meat in the skillet. Cook until the onions are soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- 6
Drizzle with Olive Oil
Stir in the olive oil and mix well. Remove from heat and set aside.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Layer Kibbee Mixture
In a greased baking dish, spread half of the kibbee mixture evenly to form the bottom layer.
- 9
Add Meat Topping
Spread the cooked meat mixture over the bottom layer of kibbee.
- 10
Top with Remaining Kibbee Mixture
Spread the remaining kibbee mixture on top of the meat layer, smoothing it out evenly.
- 11
Score the Top
Using a sharp knife, score the top layer of kibbee into diamond shapes to help it cook evenly.
- 12
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the kibbee to cool for a few minutes before cutting it into pieces. Serve warm.
