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    Home » Recipe Round Ups

    7 Lebanese Kibbeh Recipes

    By Lily・Published: Jun 14, 2023・Updated: Jun 14, 2023・Post may have affiliate links.

    Lebanese cuisine is famous for its wide variety of kibbeh recipes, the national dish of Lebanon. From the delicacy of raw kibbeh nayyeh to the comforting baked layers of baked kibbeh, Lebanese kibbeh presents a range of flavors and preparations.

    Lebanese kibbeh recipes.

    Although there are many variations of kibbeh, every kibbeh mixture combines spices, onion, cracked bulgur wheat, and minced meat, like ground beef or ground lamb. The meat mixture is combined with a food processor, meat grinder, or by hand kneading in a large bowl (if using already minced meat).

    Click the links below for the full recipe.

    Stuffed Baked Kibbeh

    baked stuffed kibbeh cross section view in a tray

    Baked stuffed kibbeh is a version of kibbeh bil sanieh but with layers. It consists of a two-layered mixture of soaked bulgur wheat, ground meat (usually lamb or fatty beef), onion, fresh mint, and spices such as cinnamon, Lebanese 7 spice, allspice, nutmeg, and black pepper.

    The hashweh meat filling includes ground meat, pomegranate molasses, onions, pine nuts, and spices. Bake the kibbeh layers until deep golden brown and serve in square or diamond shapes.

    baked kibbeh tray with cucumber yogurt

    Serve this Lebanese dish with cucumber mint yogurt, khyar bi laban.

    Quinoa Kibbeh (Gluten-Free Kibbeh)

    quinoa kibbeh in a baking dish

    Quinoa kibbeh is a gluten-free version of baked stuffed kibbeh. Cooked quinoa is a great substitute for softened bulgar wheat if you have a gluten allergy (like this quinoa tabouli recipe).

    quinoa kibbeh social media image

    Baked potato kibbeh is a vegan version of stuffed baked kibbeh with potatoes instead of ground meat.

    Kibbeh Bil Sanieh

    baked kibbeh on a plate

    Kibbeh bil sanieh, or baked kibbeh, is a Lebanese classic and the simplest meat kibbeh recipe to make.

    pouring oil on top of the kibbeh.

    This kibbeh recipe presses the kibbeh mixture into a single layer on a baking sheet. Using your index finger, make a small hole. Drizzle enough oil on top and bake in the oven.

    Fried Kibbeh Balls

    fried kibbeh in a bowl

    Fried kibbeh balls are like Middle Eastern meatballs. Shape the kibbeh mixture into small oval or cylindrical shapes and deep-fry them until crispy and golden brown.

    The filling usually includes a hashweh mixture of ground meat, onions, pomegranate molasses, and spices. Serve alongside mezze appetizers like baba ganoush, hummus, fattoush, tabouli, and pita bread.

    Kibbeh Labanieh (Kibbeh Balls in Yogurt)

    kibbeh bi laban in bowls

    Kibbeh labanieh (kibbeh in yogurt sauce) is a delicious variation of kibbeh balls cooked in a creamy yogurt sauce. Unstuffed kibbeh balls (unlike fried kibbeh balls) simmer in a tangy yogurt sauce flavored with garlic, mint, and sometimes lemon juice.

    Kibbeh Nayyeh (Raw Kibbeh)

    kibbeh nayeh Lebanese raw kibbeh appetizer

    Kibbeh nayyeh is a raw version of kibbeh and is often considered a delicacy. Make raw kibbeh by finely grinding raw lean lamb or beef and mixing it with softened bulgur wheat, onion, and spices like Lebanese 7 spice, allspice, and nutmeg. Serve with olive oil, onions, and pita bread.

    Potato Kibbeh (Kibbet Batata)

    potato kibbeh on a plate with olive oil

    Kibbet batata, or potato kibbeh, is the vegan equivalent of kibbeh nayyeh. Substitute ground meat with cooked mashed potatoes. Mix the mashed potatoes with, onion, fresh parsley, softened fine bulgur wheat, dried mint, and spices. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita bread.

    Sometimes the potato kibbeh mixture is shaped into small patties or balls and then either baked or fried until golden and crispy.

    Other Kibbeh Recipes

    Pumpkin kibbeh: This kibbeh recipe substitutes pumpkin for ground meat. It's a vegan version layered with a chickpea walnut filling. If you know of other kibbeh recipes, drop them in the comments below!

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    About Lily

    Howdy! My name is Lilian, but my friends call me Lily. I'm the founder and one of the recipe authors here at The Matbakh. I enjoy sunsets, long walks to the fridge, meaningful relationships, and anything related to food. I'm so happy you are here!

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    1. Joelle

      June 02, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Kibbet karaz has cherry stuffing

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