Meat Loaf Lebanese Style

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1

Meat Loaf Lebanese Style, a flavorful and savory Lebanese dish that's perfect for dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 15 min

Ready In

1 hour 45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs lamb ( ground ) or 2 lbs turkey ( ground )
	sea salt ( to taste )
	2 large sweet onions ( finely chopped )
	2 cups bulgur wheat ( fine , cracked wheat )
	4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
	1 bunch parsley ( chopped )
	1 jar pine nuts ( pignoli )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

436

Sugar

Fat

23g

Meatloaf Lebanese Style is a traditional Lebanese dish that's perfect for dinner. It's made with ground lamb or turkey, cracked wheat, onions, and a flavorful pine nut and parsley topping. This dish is a great way to mix up your regular dinner routine and introduce new flavors to your family. It's also a one-pan meal that can be easily adjusted to feed a large crowd. The cracked wheat in this recipe gives the meatloaf a unique texture and adds some fiber to the dish. Overall, Meat Loaf Lebanese Style is a delicious and flavorful choice for any meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb or turkey, sea salt, chopped onions, and cracked wheat. Knead the mixture with your hands until well combined.
3.	Spread the mixture evenly into a lightly greased loaf pan.
4.	Melt the butter or margarine in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped parsley and pine nuts, stirring constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
5.	Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the pine nut and parsley mixture over the top of the meatloaf.
6.	Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
7.	Let the meatloaf cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Lebanese-style meatloaf is incredibly flavorful and savory.
It’s a unique twist on the traditional meatloaf and is a great way to switch up your dinner routine.

It’s also relatively easy to make and is a one-pan meal that can feed a crowd.

CONS

This dish does take some time to prepare and bake, so it’s not a quick weeknight dinner option.

Additionally, some people may not be familiar with cracked wheat or bulgur wheat, which is used in this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and contains a good amount of fiber from the cracked wheat and onions. It’s also relatively low in fat compared to traditional meatloaf recipes.
Additionally, lamb is a good source of iron and other essential vitamins and minerals.