Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh, a Middle Eastern Comfort Food
in Main

Prep

60 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb canned mushroom
2 tablespoons oil
2 small onions , finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt
18 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup water
2 large onions , finely chopped
4 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 cups fine cracked wheat ( bulgur , bulghur , burghul )
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion , finely chopped
water , as needed
1 tablespoon oil , optional
oil ( for deep frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
594
Sugar
3g
Fat
39g
Kubbeh is a popular Middle Eastern dish that has many regional variations. Kubbeh is made by wrapping a shell of bulgur, flour, or potato around a filling of meat, fish, or vegetables. Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh is a hearty and filling dish that consists of a cracked wheat shell filled with ground beef or sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spices and deep-fried until crispy on the outside. It’s usually served with a side of salad or on top of a bed of hummus or tahini. It’s a popular comfort food in the Middle East and can be found in many restaurants and homes alike.

Instructions

1.For the stuffing, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 chopped onions and cook until tender. If using mushroom, add 1 lb canned mushroom to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes. Add salt, cinnamon, and black pepper and stir. If using meat, add 18 ounces ground beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until browned. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer until all the liquid has evaporated.
2.For the kubbeh shell, soak 2 cups fine cracked wheat in cold water for 30 minutes, then rinse and drain. Combine the wheat with 4 tablespoons flour, 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and knead until smooth, adding water if necessary. Divide the dough into equal portions, shape each into a ball, then flatten into a circle. Fill each circle with stuffing and shape into a ball.
3.Optional: heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook 1 chopped onion until translucent. Add 1 tablespoon pine nuts and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
4.Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Deep-fry the kubbeh until golden brown. Serve hot with optional onion and pine nuts on top if desired.

PROS

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh is a warm and comforting Middle Eastern dish that can satisfy a range of tastes.
It’s a great source of protein and is a filling meal on its own.
The kubbeh can be prepared ahead of time and fried when ready to eat.

CONS

Deep-frying the kubbeh makes this dish high in calories and fat.
It can also be a bit time-consuming to prepare the kubbeh shell.
Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh is not suitable for those on a gluten-free or low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Meat or Mushroom Kubbeh has health benefits depending on the stuffing. Using mushroom as a stuffing is perfect for vegetarian as it provides vitamins and minerals such as selenium, potassium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin D. Meat stuffing is an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12 that can promote healthy blood flow. The spices used in the kubbeh can have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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