lebanese meat loaf

Florala, AL
Updated on Sep 8, 2012

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Place bulgur in a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly with cool water.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    Add bulgur and 1/4 cup parsley; whirl just to mix.
  • Step 4
    Pat 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.
  • Step 5
    Bake, 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.
  • Step 6
    To serve, cut diamonds apart and accompany with yogurt.

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