This recipe has been in my family for over 75 years. It's a wonderful Lebanese dish that everyone will love. Even if you have never tried it before, I'm sure you will enjoy!
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories
439 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Soak wheat in a bowl of warm water until water is slightly absorbed, about 25 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x14-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Mix soaked wheat, ground beef, onion, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish; top with butter and pine nuts.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until ground beef is no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Turn on oven's broiler; broil until top is browned, 5 minutes.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound ground beef
½ cup pine nuts
1 cup cracked wheat
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces (Optional)
