Crispy Beef Kibbeh
Golden, crispy Middle Eastern torpedo-shaped croquettes filled with spiced ground beef, pine nuts, and onions. Serve with yogurt and fresh vegetables for an authentic appetizer or main course.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 3 minutes until softened.
Step 2
Add 0.5 lb ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook 5 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
Step 3
Stir in pine nuts, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 4
Rinse bulgur under cold water until water runs clear. Squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 5
In a bowl, combine 0.5 lb ground beef, bulgur, minced onion, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Step 6
Gradually add ice water while mixing with your hands until mixture resembles damp breadcrumbs and holds together.
Step 7
Wet your hands and form 2 tbsp dough into an oval. Create an indentation with your thumb and fill with 1 tsp beef filling. Seal edges and shape into a torpedo.
Step 8
Heat 2 cups oil to 350°F in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
Step 9
Fry kibbeh in batches 3-4 minutes until deep golden brown on all sides. Transfer to paper towels.
Step 10
Mix yogurt with lemon juice and serve alongside warm kibbeh with fresh vegetables.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 5-quart Dutch oven or deep pot
- candy/deep-fry thermometer
- fine-mesh colander
- mixing bowls
- paper towels
- slotted spoon
- knife and cutting board
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