A Levantine bulgur shell filled with spiced minced meat and walnuts, shaped by hand and fried until crisp outside and juicy inside.
60 min prep 25 min cook
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Soak the fine bulgur in hot water for 15 minutes and drain.
Knead the bulgur, ground beef, onion, and spices for the outer mixture for 10 minutes.
Cook the filling with onion, ground beef, and walnuts for 12 minutes.
Open portions of the outer mixture, add the filling, and close into ovals.
Fry the kibbeh in hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes and drain on paper towels.
💡 Tip: Knead the outer mixture for 10 minutes, until it holds together without crumbling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon and yogurt sauce.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~330
kcal calories
14
g protein
30
g carbs
17
g fat
1g
Sugar
0.9g
Fiber
62.3mg
Sodium
7.8g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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