Kibby (Kibby-Bel-Saneeya)

Ground beef, pine nuts, and bulgur are baked together forming a spiced Lebanese dish that has been enjoyed for generations.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 439 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup cracked wheat
• 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
• 0.5 cup pine nuts

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.