Lebanese Kibbeh With Lemon Tahini Recipe

Name: Lebanese Kibbeh With Lemon Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup bulgur wheat; 14 ounces ground beef or lamb; 1/2 onion, roughly chopped; 2 good pinches all spice; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt; sunflower or peanut oil, for frying; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 clove garlic, crushed; a good pinch cayenne; pepper, to taste; 2 good pinches cinnamon; a good pinch all spice; 1 tablespoon golden raisins, roughly chopped; 4 1/2 ounces ground beef or lamb, finely ground; sea salt and fresh ground black pepper; 1 heaping tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves; 4 teaspoons tahini paste; 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 1 small lemon squeezed; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons water; 1 large clove garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

1/2 cup bulgur wheat
14 ounces ground beef or lamb
1/2 onion, roughly chopped
2 good pinches all spice
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
sunflower or peanut oil, for frying
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 clove garlic, crushed
a good pinch cayenne
pepper, to taste
2 good pinches cinnamon
a good pinch all spice
1 tablespoon golden raisins, roughly chopped
4 1/2 ounces ground beef or lamb, finely ground
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 heaping tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
4 teaspoons tahini paste
4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 small lemon squeezed
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons water
1 large clove garlic, crushed

1
Rinse the bulgur wheat three times, then transfer to a bowl and pour over 1/2 cup boiling water.
2
Cover and leave while you prepare the stuffing.
3
For the stuffing, heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion gently for 8 minutes or until soft.
4
Add the pine nuts and stir over medium-high heat for a minute or so before adding the garlic, spices, golden raisins and lamb and stir-frying until the lamb has browned.
5
Season and turn off the heat, then stir in the cilantro leaves.
6
Drain the bulgur wheat thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.
7
In a processor, pulse the remaining meat, onion, and spices together with some more seasoning until combined.
8
Mix into the bulgur, using your hands, as if you are kneading dough.
9
Stir in a tablespoonful of Greek yogurt and season generously.
10
Take a golf ball-sized amount of the bulgur mix in your wet hands and flatten into your palm.
11
Place a teaspoon or so of the stuffing mixture into the center and then, with a little more bulgur mix, enclose the stuffing and form into a small lemon shape.
12
Place onto a plate while you make about 1214 more.
13
Chill for 20 minutes, or longer if you want to make them in advance.
14
When you are ready to cook the kibbeh, heat 1-2 inches or so of oil in a deep frying pan.
15
When sizzling hot but not smoking hot, add half the kibbeh and fry for 7-10 minutes or until they are deep brown all over.
16
Drain on paper towels.
17
Keep warm in the oven while you fry the next batch.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup bulgur wheat, 14 ounces ground beef or lamb, 1/2 onion, roughly chopped, 2 good pinches all spice, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Kibbeh With Lemon Tahini falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lebanese Kibbeh With Lemon Tahini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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