Middle Eastern Kibbeh

This Middle Eastern Kibbeh recipe is inspired by a dish traditionally made with lamb, bulgur, mint, and onions, then shaped into patties, then fried.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 159 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.66666668653488 cup medium coarse bulgur
• 1.5 pounds lean ground lamb

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to cover. Microwave on high until bulgar absorbs water, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir, then set aside to cool.

Step 2

Place mint leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube until mixture is finely chopped. Stir mint-onion mixture into bulgur. Stir in cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.

Step 3

Stir bulgur mixture into ground lamb until well combined. Using damp hands, shape lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties.

Step 4

Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook kibbeh patties until golden brown and cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes on each side.