Kibbeh

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Kibbeh

Make a traybake inspired by a traditional baked kibbeh recipe, but far quicker to pull together for an easy weeknight supper

45 min Serves 4 Medium middle-eastern

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for the tin
  • 185 g smooth bulgur wheat
  • 1 medium brown onion finely diced
  • 1 tsp Baharat spice
  • 500 g 5% fat beef mince
  • 20 g pine nuts

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Lightly oil a square baking tin, around 30x20cm (12x8-inch).
  2. Tip the bulgur wheat into a bowl and cover well with boiling water.
  3. Leave for 15 mins to soften, then drain in a sieve.
  4. Press the wheat using the back of a spoon to squeeze out any water.
  5. Add the onion, Baharat spice, 2 tbsp of water, ¾ tsp fine sea salt and some pepper in a food processor and blitz until mixed.
  6. Add the meat and process again until combined.
  7. Add the drained bulgur wheat and pulse a few times until it looks almost incorporated.
  8. Tip into a large bowl and knead it a few times until fully combined.
  9. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
  10. Tip the meat mixture into the oiled tin.
  11. Press to flatten, so the surface is uniformly flat.
  12. Use a small knife to divide it into diamond shapes, roughly 5cm (2-inch) wide.
  13. Start by cutting from corner to corner, then work your way to the edges.
  14. Brush generously with the olive oil and add a few pine nuts to each diamond.
  15. Bake for 40-45 mins until it feels firm when pressed and the surface is nicely browned.
  16. Serve with a chopped salad and tahini sauce, if you like.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags comfort-food, hearty, traditional