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Syrian Meatballs

Cultural Context

Originating from the Levant region, Kibbeh is a beloved dish in Syrian cuisine, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. Traditionally made with a mixture of bulgur wheat and meat, it showcases the region's rich culinary heritage. Today, variations exist worldwide, with some opting for vegetarian versions, but the classic meatball remains a staple in many homes.

SyrianSYmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs ground beef
onions
olive oil
garlic
pine nuts
Aleppo pepper
cumin
allspice
cinnamon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 egg
tamarind
beef stock
1 cup red wine
lemon juice
dried cherries
salt
black pepper
parsley or cilantro
rice

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are a healthier fat option, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground chicken is often less expensive.

1

Use fingers to combine 2 lbs of ground beef with sautéed onions until caramelized.

2

Add garlic, pine nuts, Aleppo pepper, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, tomato paste, egg, and tamarind to the meat mixture.

3

Mix thoroughly with hands until well combined.

4

Form mixture into meatballs about 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter.

5

Bake meatballs in the oven.

6

Sauté onions in olive oil for the sauce.

7

Add beef stock, red wine, lemon juice, dried cherries, tamarind, allspice, salt, and pepper to the sautéed onions.

8

Cook sauce for about 30 minutes.

9

Pour sauce over baked meatballs and serve on rice, garnished with parsley or cilantro and additional lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven

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Also Known As

KibbehKibbeh Nayeh

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