Bulgur and beef kibbeh dumplings simmer briefly in a warm mint yogurt sauce for a comforting Levantine main.
55 min prep 45 min cook 15 min rest
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Rest the fine bulgur with 1 cup of warm water for 15 minutes.
Knead the bulgur, ground beef, grated onion, allspice, black pepper, and half of the salt for 10 minutes.
Shape small oval dumplings, place a little coarsely chopped walnut inside each, and close.
Boil the dumplings in salted water for 8 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
Whisk the strained yogurt and cornstarch, then temper with a ladle of hot water.
Turn the garlic in butter for 1 minute and add it to the yogurt sauce with the dried mint.
Add the boiled kibbeh to the yogurt sauce and heat for 7 minutes without boiling.
Serve hot once the sauce thickens.
💡 Tip: Moisten the fine bulgur carefully with warm water; if you add too much water, the outer dough opens when it enters the yogurt sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kibbeh labanieh hot in a deep plate with rice pilaf and cucumber pickles if desired.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~510
kcal calories
28
g protein
50
g carbs
22
g fat
8.4g
Sugar
1.7g
Fiber
1314.7mg
Sodium
14.8g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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