Burghul bi Dfeen Recipe

Name: Burghul bi Dfeen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 12 pearl or pickling onions, peeled; Vegetable oil; 1 pound lean lamb or beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2/3 cup chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight; 5 cups water; Pepper; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; Salt; 2 cups coarse- or medium-ground bulgur; 46 tablespoons melted butter (optional)

Servings: persons

12 pearl or pickling onions, peeled
Vegetable oil
1 pound lean lamb or beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2/3 cup chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight
5 cups water
Pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
Salt
2 cups coarse- or medium-ground bulgur
46 tablespoons melted butter (optional)

1
Fry the onions in 23 tablespoons oil, shaking the pan to brown them lightly all over.
2
Add the meat and saute, turning the pieces over, until browned.
3
Add the drained chickpeas and cover with water.
4
Add pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and the allspice and simmer, covered, until the meat and chickpeas are very tender, about 11 1/2 hours.
5
Add salt when the chickpeas have softened.
6
Add the bulgur, stir well, and cook, covered, for about 15 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed, adding a little water if it seems too dry.
7
Let sit, covered, for about 15 minutes, while the grain becomes swollen and tender.
8
It is usual to pour melted butter into the pan before serving, but you may leave this out.
9
Serve sprinkled with the remaining cinnamon.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 pearl or pickling onions, peeled, Vegetable oil, 1 pound lean lamb or beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, 2/3 cup chickpeas, soaked in cold water overnight, and more.

Yes, Burghul bi Dfeen falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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