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Kibbeh Makliyyeh (Fried Bulgur & Meat Shells)

Kibbeh Makliyyeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made of bulgur and meat, deep-fried to perfection. It's a delightful appetizer or main course.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Shell

  • 1 cup fine bulgur
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon allspice

Filling

  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon allspice

Instructions 

  1. Soak bulgur in water for 30 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
  2. Mix bulgur with ground beef, onion, salt, pepper, and allspice to form a dough.
  3. For the filling, sauté onion until soft, then add ground beef, pine nuts, salt, pepper, and allspice. Cook until beef is browned.
  4. Shape the bulgur mixture into small balls, then flatten and form a hollow center. Fill with the meat mixture and seal.
  5. Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet. Fry the kibbeh until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Bulgur, Kibbeh, Meat
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