Jul 14 2026
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Beef Kibbeh Platter Recipe

Inspired by Jamjar Canteen Commercial Dr.
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Traditional beef & pinenut dumplings, turmeric rice, fattoush salad, hummus, beet dip, pickles, pita.

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Ingredients

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Beef Kibbeh

Turmeric Rice

Fattoush Salad

Hummus

Beet Dip

Pickles and Pita

Method

Beef Kibbeh

  1. 1

    Prepare Bulgur

    Soak bulgur wheat in water for about 30 minutes until it softens. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook Pine Nuts

    In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool.

  3. 3

    Make Kibbeh Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine soaked bulgur, ground beef, chopped onion, cooked pine nuts, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Shape Kibbeh

    Wet your hands and take a portion of the mixture to shape into oval dumplings. Repeat until the mixture is finished.

  5. 5

    Cook Kibbeh

    Heat remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the kibbeh dumplings until golden brown on all sides.

Turmeric Rice

  1. 6

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

  2. 7

    Cook Rice

    In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice, turmeric, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

  3. 8

    Fluff Rice

    Remove from heat, add butter, and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Fattoush Salad

  1. 9

    Prepare Vegetables

    In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced radishes, chopped parsley, and pomegranate seeds.

  2. 10

    Make Dressing

    In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.

  3. 11

    Combine Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve fresh.

Hummus

  1. 12

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and water. Blend until smooth.

  2. 13

    Serve Hummus

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

Beet Dip

  1. 14

    Blend Beets

    In a food processor, combine cooked beets, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

  2. 15

    Serve Beet Dip

    Transfer the beet dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Pickles and Pita

  1. 16

    Prepare Pickles

    Arrange assorted pickles on a serving platter.

  2. 17

    Warm Pita

    Warm pita bread in the oven or on a skillet until soft and pliable.

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