Sitto's Kibbie

Meats



Prep & Cook Time

1 hour (cooked); 20 minutes (raw*)**

INGREDIENTS

3 lbs ground beef or lamb(lean)
1 cup burghul(fine ground wheat)
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp allspice
1 onion(minced)
1/4 cup shelled pine nuts
Olive Oil
Butter

PREPARATION


Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, using a small amount of ice-cold water to blend.

Grease an 8x12" pan with oil or butter pat one layer of meat mix on the bottom adding oil or butter on top. (Sprinkle extra pine nuts over top).
Pat down a second layer of meat mix over the first. With a knife, make triangular indentations in the meat.

Notes:
* This meal can be eaten raw, use olive oil instead of butter. (THIS IS NOT ADVISED FOR EVERYONE, TRADITIONALLY THIS MEAL IS EATEN BOTH COOKED OR RAW) *

** "Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness." **

COOKING


Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees. Reduce temp to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 35 minutes.