Lebanese Style Kibbee

Lebanese Style Kibbee
Serves 4

1/2 cup each bulgur and hot water
1/2 tsp dried mint
1/4 tsp each ground allspice and ground black pepper

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 onion, minced
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 lb ground lamb
2 Tbso pine nuts

Preheat the oven to 400F. Grease an 8 inch square baking dish.

The release date of bulgur in hot water until the bulgur expands and cools slightly, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine the next 7 ingredients in a bowl and place in the food processor.

Add the bulgur and process about one minute.

Divide the mixture, layering one half in the baking dish. Shake on pine nuts, and layer the remaining Lamb on top, patting fast.

Cut into kibbee in 1 and 1/2 inch squares, and Bake until the internal temp reaches 160F, about 25 minutes.