Kibbeh bil siniyi is a Middle Eastern dish made with fine bulgur wheat and extra lean ground beef, consisting of two layers of kibbeh dough filled with cooked ground beef, generously topped with olive oil, and baked in the oven until golden brown.
Kibbeh bil siniyi can be made using a food processor or by hand. It can also be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer; when needed, simply take it out and place it in the oven.
Kibbeh bil siniyi tastes best when you add plenty of olive oil, ghee, or butter to enhance its flavor.
Serving Kibbeh bil siniyi with a side of soup, yogurt, or ketchup enhances its flavors and makes for a delightful meal.
✨Kibbeh Dough:
– 2 cups fine bulgur wheat
– 500g extra lean ground beef
– 1 small minced onion
– 1 minced sweet pepper
– 2 tbsp water
– 2 tsp salt
– 2 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 tbsp kibbeh spice or (1 tsp 7 spice + 2 tsp cumin)
✨Kibbeh Filling:
– 500g lean ground beef
– 2 tbsp olive oil
– 1 small chopped onion
– 1 tsp salt or more to taste
– 1 tsp 7 spice
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 2 tbsp ghee or butter or oil
– pine nuts or silvered almonds (optional )
✨olive oil as needed
1. Begin by preparing the filling: Cook the ground beef with oil, then add spices. Once the meat is nearly done, incorporate chopped onions and cook for a few more minutes. Add butter, thoroughly combine, and then turn off the heat. Optionally, include pine nuts or silvered almonds and pomegranate seeds.
2. Transfer the meat filling to a plate and allow it to cool down.
3. Now, start making the dough: Rinse 2 cups of fine bulgur wheat and use a strainer to remove any excess water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a blender or food processor, combine 1 small onion, 1 small sweet red pepper, and 2 tbsp of water. Blend until smooth.
5. Add the rinsed fine bulgur wheat to the mixture along with salt, black pepper, paprika, and 7-spice, then mix well.
6. Incorporate extra lean ground meat and mix by hand or using a food processor.
7. Roll the kibbeh dough between parchment paper, then use the baking dish in which you’ll be making the kibbeh bil siniyi to cut out the exact size.
8. Brush the baking dish with olive oil, then add a thin layer of dough followed by the meat filling and another layer of dough.
9. Smooth the top layer, shape it as desired, and generously drizzle with olive oil or melted butter, or a combination of both.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F until golden brown, approximately 45 minutes.
✨Tips✨
ـKibbeh bil siniyi can be prepared a day or two in advance, stored in the fridge or freezer, and then baked just before serving.
ـOlive oil, ghee, or butter can be used for this dish.
ـKibbeh bilsiniyi can be prepared and frozen. Add parchment paper to the bottom of the tray so it’s easy to remove the tray after freezing. Then, you can store it inside a freezer-safe ziplock bag. When you’re ready to cook it, take it out and place it in a baking dish, then bake.”
