Baked Kibbeh
A beloved Middle Eastern classic made simple at home. This baked kibbeh brings together seasoned ground beef, tender bulgur wheat, and fragrant fresh mint — all baked to a gorgeous golden crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with a crowd.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) ground beef
- 500 g (17.6 oz) fine bulgur wheat
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, seeded and diced
- fresh mint, chopped, to taste
- salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Directions
- 1
Soak the bulgur wheat in cold water for 3 hours. Drain thoroughly, then squeeze out as much water as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the bulgur, ground beef, onions, tomato, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. For a smoother texture, pulse the mixture in a food processor.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 200 °C (390 °F). Press the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish, score the surface in a diamond pattern, and drizzle generously with olive oil.
- 4
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the top is deeply golden. Serve hot alongside a green salad, yogurt dip, or warm flatbread.
💡 Chef's Tip
A pinch of cinnamon and ground cumin adds wonderful depth to the mixture. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and reheat beautifully in the oven at 180 °C.
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