Middle Eastern Kibbeh

Ingredients

• 0.67 cups medium coarse bulgur
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1.5 pounds lean ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Place bulgur in a microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to cover. Microwave on high until bulgar absorbs water, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir, then set aside to cool.

2. 2

   Place mint leaves in the bowl of a food processor. Process, gradually adding onion through the feed tube until mixture is finely chopped. Stir mint-onion mixture into bulgur. Stir in cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Stir bulgur mixture into ground lamb until well combined. Using damp hands, shape lamb mixture into small, palm-sized patties.

4. 4

   Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook kibbeh patties until golden brown and cooked through, turning once, about 6 minutes on each side.