Easy Homemade Kibbeh Recipe: Authentic Lebanese Mama's Kitchen Style

Name: Easy Homemade Kibbeh Recipe: Authentic Lebanese Mama's Kitchen Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 1/2 kg Kibbeh meat ((lamb or beef)); 1/4 piece Red pepper ((preferably frozen), for kibbeh base); 1 tsp Salt (For kibbeh base); 1/4 tsp Salt (For Kamoune mix); 1 piece Medium onion (For Kamoune mix); 1/4 piece Red pepper ((preferably frozen), for Kamoune mix); 1 tsp Kamoune spice (For Kamoune mix); 1 cup Fine bulgar wheat (For Kamoune mix); A few leaves Fresh herbs (Optional)

Fresh homemade kibbe from mama's kitchen is always a treat. This dish is very popular in Lebanon and is made with love and a little differently from region to region. The Kamoune mix gives this dish its unique flavour and the oil elevates all the flavors.

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#Lebanese Food

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Freshly Prepared Kibbeh

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

40m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Lebanese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

25g

Protein

30g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Kibbeh Ready to Serve

Ingredients

Kibbeh meat
((lamb or beef))
1 kg
Red pepper
((preferably frozen), for kibbeh base)
1 piece

Salt
(For kibbeh base)
1 tsp
Salt
(For Kamoune mix)
1 tsp
Medium onion
(For Kamoune mix)
1 piece
Red pepper
((preferably frozen), for Kamoune mix)
1 piece
Kamoune spice
(For Kamoune mix)
1 tsp

Fine bulgar wheat
(For Kamoune mix)
1 cup
Fresh herbs
(Optional)
A few leaves

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Delicious Homemade Kibbeh

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the kibbeh meat, 1/4 red pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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In a large bowl, combine the kibbeh meat, 1/4 red pepper, and 1 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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Ensure ingredients are well combined for even flavor.
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Prepare the Kamoune mix: In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1 medium onion, 1/4 red pepper, 1 tsp Kamoune spice, and 1 cup fine bulgar wheat. Mix well.
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Prepare the Kamoune mix: In a separate bowl, combine 1/4 tsp salt, 1 medium onion, 1/4 red pepper, 1 tsp Kamoune spice, and 1 cup fine bulgar wheat. Mix well.
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Soak bulgar wheat for a few minutes before mixing if it's too dry.

3
Add the Kamoune mix to the kibbeh meat mixture. Knead thoroughly with your hands for several minutes until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
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Add the Kamoune mix to the kibbeh meat mixture. Knead thoroughly with your hands for several minutes until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
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Knead until the mixture is uniform and holds its shape.
4
Shape the kibbeh mixture into desired forms, such as flattened disks, torpedoes, or a large platter for baked kibbeh.
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Shape the kibbeh mixture into desired forms, such as flattened disks, torpedoes, or a large platter for baked kibbeh.
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Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking while shaping and achieve a smoother finish.
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Cook the kibbeh. You can bake it in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes until golden brown, or fry in hot oil until cooked through and crispy.
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Cook the kibbeh. You can bake it in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes until golden brown, or fry in hot oil until cooked through and crispy.
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Serve hot with a side of fresh vegetables, a refreshing salad, or yogurt.