Beef Tartar (Kibbeh Nayeh)
Prep time
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Kibbeh Nayeh is raw, spiced beef mixed with bulgur wheat and eaten smeared on pita bread with veggies and extra-virgin olive oil.
Recipe type: Appealing Appetizers and Breads
Serves: 2[1/2] cups
Ingredients
- [1/2] cup bulgur wheat, grind #1
- 1 cup warm water
- [1/4] cup toasted walnuts
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 2 TB. fresh parsley, chopped
- [1/2] medium white onion, chopped
- [1/2] large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and roughly chopped
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- [1/2] tsp. ground black pepper
- [1/4] tsp. ground cloves
- [1/4] tsp. cumin
- [1/4] tsp. ground cinnamon
- [1/2] tsp. dried ground sage
- [1/4] tsp. ground allspice
- [1/4] tsp. ground nutmeg
- [1/4] tsp. ground coriander
- [1/2] lb. lean ground chuck beef
- 3 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine bulgur wheat and warm water. Set aside for 30 minutes.
- In a food processor fitted with a chopping blade, blend bulgur, walnuts, basil, parsley, white onion, and red bell pepper for 1 minute.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes, paprika, salt, black pepper, cloves, cumin, cinnamon, sage, allspice, nutmeg, and coriander, and blend for 30 seconds.
- Add ground chuck, and blend for 1 minute.
- Spread meat mixture on a plate, drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on top, and serve with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Notes
Mediterranean Morsel
There are always concerns when eating any raw meat, especially for children or elderly. Do your due diligence before eating any raw meat.
There are always concerns when eating any raw meat, especially for children or elderly. Do your due diligence before eating any raw meat.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 tablespoons Calories: 55 Fat: 4g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 2g Sodium: 124mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 2g Cholesterol: 7mg