lebanese meat loaf
Bulgur wheat, cinnamon and cumin is what makes Lebanon Meatloaf different from everyday. I serve with a side of rice, a salad and a flat bread.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulgur wheat, uncooked
- 2 cups onions, coarsely chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- - peppercorns, whole black
- 1 cup plain yogurt
How To Make lebanese meat loaf
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Step 1Place bulgur in a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly with cool water.
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Step 2In a food processor, finely chop the onions. Add beef, 1/2 cup water, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whirl until mixture is a smooth paste.
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Step 3Add bulgur and 1/4 cup parsley; whirl just to mix.
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Step 4Pat meat mixture evenly into a shallow 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cut through meat mixture to make diamonds 2 to 3 inches wide. Place a peppercorn in the center of each diamond.
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Step 5Bake, uncovered, in a 425° oven until meat is no longer pink in center (cut to test), about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and add salt to taste.
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Step 6To serve, cut diamonds apart and accompany with yogurt.
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