How to make Iraqi Kubba Mosul (Meat Pie)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and still provide crunch.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free option while rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Soak 1 cup of cracked wheat in water for about 30 minutes until it softens.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1 chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.

Season the beef with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir well to combine.

Add 1/4 cup of pine nuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are lightly toasted.

Remove the mixture from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of chopped parsley and 1/4 cup of chopped mint.

Drain the soaked cracked wheat and mix it with the beef mixture. Add 1/4 cup of water to help bind the mixture together.

Shape the mixture into small patties or discs.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Place the patties on a baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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