*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 KIBBEH BISSANIEH (BAKED LAMB AND WHEAT)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Greek                            Lamb

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Bulgur,(cracked wheat)
                        Finely crushed
   2       lb           Ground lean lamb
     1/3   c            Grated onion
   2       ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Black pepper
     1/4   ts           Cinnamon
                        Water
                        FILLING:
     2/3   c            Chopped onion
   4       ts           Shortening
     1/2   lb           Ground lean lamb
     1/4   c            Pine nuts
     1/2   ts           Salt
     1/4   ts           Black pepper
   1       tb           Shortening

  Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 pounds of lamb,
  onion and seasonings. Knead well.
  
  To Make Filling: Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown.
  Add the 1/2 pound of ground lamb, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Cook and stir
  until meat is browned.
  
  Spread half the of the bulgar/lamb mixture in a well greased 9" X 12"
  baking pan. Cover with filling. Cover with remaining bulgar/lamb mixture
  and press down firmly. With a sharp knife cut diagonal lines across to mark
  diamond shapes. Dot top with the 2 tablespoons of shortening. Bake in a
  preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300 degrees and
  bake 30 minutes longer.
 


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