Kibbeh Ras
Crispy baked kibbeh meatballs served with fresh lettuce, lemon, tomato, beetroot salad, and a cool yogurt sauce. A flavorful Middle Eastern-inspired dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup bulgur wheat
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 medium beetroot
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Soak the 1 cup bulgur in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the soaked bulgur, 1 lb ground beef, 1 grated onion, 1 tsp allspice, and 1 tsp salt until well combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 12 oval meatballs, pressing firmly so they hold together.
- 4
Bake the meatballs on a greased baking sheet at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- 5
While they bake, grate the 1 medium beetroot and toss with juice of half the lemon and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Stir the remaining lemon juice into the 1 cup yogurt to make the sauce.
- 7
Serve the hot meatballs with lettuce leaves, the beetroot salad, tomato slices, and the yogurt sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- mixing bowl
- grater
- knife
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