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Kibbeh #1 - meat

Posted by : Lita Lotzkar

KIBBE BALLS (Cracked Wheat Balls)

       1 lb cracked wheat
       1 1/2 lb ground beef
       1/2 teaspoon black pepper
       1 1/2 teaspoons salt
       1/2 onion, chopped

Soak the wheat in water to cover overnight. Drain and add 
the ground beef which has been mixed with the pepper, salt, 
and onion. Mix well. Form into small balls and make a hole 
into one side of each.

Filling
       1 lb ground lamb or beef
       1 large onion, chopped
       2 tablespoons pine nuts
       1/2 teaspoon salt
       1/4 teaspoon pepper
       2 tablespoons minced parsley
       4 to 6 tablespoons margarine

Saute the onions in two tablespoons of the butter till 
golden; add the nuts and mix. Stir in the ground meat and 
set aside to cool. Put a little of the mixture in the 
opening in each ball and press it closed. Saute in the 
margarine until the balls are golden brown. Yield: 8 to 10
servings.

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