Here is slightly more complex meal that is super yummy and filling!

Kibbeh

• 1 ½ -2 C small Bulgur or quick cook steel cut oats

• 1 Med, Onion, quartered

• 2#’s ground Beef

• 2 tsp Salt

• 1 tsp Pepper

• ½ tsp Allspice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450

2. Wash bulgur in a bowl, drain,Then soak the bulgur for a little bit.  Drain again before use.

3. In a food processor add half of the onion and puree, then add half of each of the other ingredients and puree. 

4. Place puree meat mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan, and smooth out. 

5. Repeat step 2 with the remaining ingredients.

Filling (Hashwe)

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil

• 1 Lg Onion,  finely chopped

• 1 # ground beef

• ¼ C pine nuts or almond slivers (optional)

• 2 tsp Allspice

• ¼ tsp cinnamon and nutmeg

• 1 tsp Cumin

• ¼ tsp paprika

1. Heat oil in a skillet, Saute onion until softened, add meat and nuts then cook till browned.

2. Stir in spices, remove for heat and sprinkle filling over the meat puree in the 9x13 pan

3. Spread remaining half on pureed meat over filling and smooth. Cut ¾ of the way down making diamond or square shapes.

4. Combine 2 Tbsp Butter and 2 Tbsp olive oil and pour over meat. 

5. Bake in the hot oven for 10 mins, tilt pan to distribute oil (if needed).

6. Reduce heat to 350 and bake for 25 to 35 mins.

7. Serve hot with a scoop of yogurt or sour cream and a side salad. 

Prep Time: 30 mins 

Bake Time: 35-40

Serves: 8

Note* This dish is easier to make than it looks, it will make sense and seem straightforward once you try it out.