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                 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            Onion -- grated
   2       ts           Salt
     1/2   ts           Black pepper
     1/4   ts           Cinnamon
                        Water
                        Filling:
     2/3   c            Onion -- chopped
   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 bulgur with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 lb lamb,
  onion, and seasonings. Knead well.
  
  Filling:

  Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown. Add
  1/2 lb ground lamb, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir
  until meat is browned.
  
  Spread half the of the bulgur/lamb mixture in a well greased 9x12"
  baking pan. Cover with filling. Cover with remaining bulgur/lamb
  mixture and press down firmly. With a sharp knife cut diagonal
  lines across to mark diamond shapes. Dot top with 2 tb shortening.
  Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300°F
  and bake 30 minutes longer.
 

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