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Lebanese Kibby with Pine Nuts

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
65 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Lebanese
Lebanese Kibby with Pine Nuts
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cracked wheat
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
Instructions
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Soak wheat in a bowl of warm water until the liquid is mostly absorbed, approximately 25 minutes. Remove excess moisture by gently pressing on the wheat with a paper towel
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 10x14-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking.
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Combine the soaked wheat, ground beef, finely chopped onion, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a pinch of cinnamon, salt to taste, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
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Transfer the wheat and ground beef mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface. Top with a pat of butter and sprinkle with pine nuts for added flavor and texture.
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Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and bake until the ground beef is no longer pink, about 25 minutes.
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Increase the oven's temperature to its broil setting and broil for an additional 5 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned.