Potato Kibbeh Recipe

Name: Potato Kibbeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups bulgur, coarse-ground; 1 1/2 pounds mealy potatoes; Salt and pepper; 46 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; A good pinch of nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef; ⅔ tablespoons currants; ⅔ tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups bulgur, coarse-ground
1 1/2 pounds mealy potatoes
Salt and pepper
46 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
3 eggs, lightly beaten
A good pinch of nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef
⅔ tablespoons currants
⅔ tablespoons pine nuts or chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper

1
Soak the bulgur in hot water for 20 minutes, or until it softens, then drain and squeeze out the excess water.
2
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water till soft, then drain and mash well.
3
Add the butter, eggs, spices, salt, and pepper and beat well.
4
Add the bulgur and mix thoroughly.
5
To make the filling, fry the onion in oil till golden.
6
Add the meat and continue to fry, stirring, crushing, and turning it over until it changes color.
7
Add the currants, nuts, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, and cook a few minutes more.
8
Drain off any fat if you like.
9
Spread half the potato-and-bulgur mixture on the bottom of a large (14-by 10-inch) baking dish.
10
Cover with the meat filling and top with the remaining potato-and-bulgur mixture.
11
An easy way is to wet your hands and take lumps of the mixture, then press it between your palms and lay the flattened pieces on top of the filling.
12
Build up a crust that covers all the filling.
13
Bake in a 375F oven for about 3545 minutes, or until the top is slightly browned.

1947

kcal

Calories

180

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups bulgur, coarse-ground, 1 1/2 pounds mealy potatoes, Salt and pepper, 46 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Potato Kibbeh 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.

Potato Kibbeh

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