Name: Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce - Middle Eastern Delight
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1½ cups de‑hulled bulgur wheat; 1½ lbs ground lamb (or ¾ lb lamb + ¾ lb beef); ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (for sauce); 1 teaspoon ground coriander (for sauce); 1 pinch cayenne pepper; Olive oil (for frying and coating); Parchment paper

Description

Crispy kibbeh meatballs served with a creamy, spiced yogurt sauce—an authentic Middle Eastern dish beloved across generations.

Ingredients

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1½ cups de‑hulled bulgur wheat
1½ lbs ground lamb (or ¾ lb lamb + ¾ lb beef)
½ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin (for sauce)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (for sauce)
1 pinch cayenne pepper
Olive oil (for frying and coating)
Parchment paper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
Rinse and soak bulgur for 20 minutes, then drain.
Mix bulgur, lamb, onion, mint, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper in large bowl.
Form mixture into 1.5‑inch balls and place on baking sheet.
Bake 20‑25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, oil; refrigerate.
Serve hot kibbeh with chilled yogurt sauce.