Enjoy Kibbeh Nayyeh - Lebanese Raw Beef Recipe

Kibbeh Nayyeh / raw kibbeh is a beef dish with a lot of spices and bulgur. It belongs to the Lebanese cuisine. Kibbeh has many variations in Lebanon, but all have their different and own taste experience.

Serves: 2

Ingredients for Kibbeh Nayyeh Recipe

• 250 g extra lean ground beef

• 1 teaspoon Middle East 7 spices mix

• 12-15 Sweet Italian basil leaves

• 1 cube of ice

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• ½ medium white onion

• ½ cup bulgur wheat

Directions

• Place the bulgur wheat in a bowl and add water. Water should be 1 inch above from the bulgur. Allow it to absorb water for 20 minutes or more. Now fluff the bulgur with the help of a fork.

• Add the roughly chopped onion, basil, salt and 7 spice mix in the food processor. Mix it for about 4 to 5 minutes.

• Now it is the time to prepare the meat. Place the pulverized mixture along with ground beef and 1 ice cube in the food processor and start processing. Process until you have a fine and well processed mixture.

• In a bowl, mix the desired amount of bulgur wheat. The quantity of bulgur is up to your own taste. Some people like a lot of it, but some don’t. Mix them very well.

• Now add 7 spices and salt up to taste and your Kibbeh Nayyeh is ready. Season with olive oil and mint leaves and enjoy Lebanese Kibbeh Nayyeh at home.

bon appetit