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This recipe may contain allergens
Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kubbeh
A baked Levantine kibbeh with fine bulgur, beef, onion, pine nuts, allspice, cumin, olive oil, and a crisp scored top.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~438 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the outer filling
- 1.5 glass(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
General
- 600 g Ground beef
- 2 pcs Onions
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 1.3 tsp(~6.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the spice mix
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Allspice
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
For the filling
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Pine nuts
For serving
- 1 glass(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tahini
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur in hot water for 12 minutes and drain off excess water.
12 min12:00 - 2
Grate one onion and knead it with the bulgur, half the ground beef, salt, black pepper, allspice, and cumin to make the outer mixture.
- 3
Chop the remaining onion and soften it in half the olive oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the remaining ground beef and fry for 8 minutes; stir in the pine nuts and cool the filling.
8 min08:00 - 5
Oil the tray, press in half the bulgur mixture, spread the meat filling, and cover with the remaining mixture.
- 6
Score the top into diamond shapes, drizzle the remaining olive oil over it, and bake in a 190°C oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 7
Mix the yogurt and tahini, and serve kubbeh with the tahini yogurt.
💡 Tip: Do not soak the bulgur too much; watery bulgur will not turn into a paste with the meat and cracks in the oven.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kubbeh in hot slices with tahini yogurt and optional shepherd's salad as a meze or main dish.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~438
kcal calories
27
g protein
38
g carbs
21
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 34%Fat 42%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Tree nuts
- Milk
- Sesame
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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FAQ
How many servings does Kubbeh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Kubbeh take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Kubbeh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kubbeh have?
Approximately 438 kcal per serving. Protein: 27g, carbs: 38g, fat: 21g.Which allergens does Kubbeh contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Tree nuts, Milk, Sesame. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kubbeh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kubbeh need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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