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Lebanese Beef Mince Kibbeh Wraps

Lebanese Beef Mince Kibbeh Wraps

Jane Simpson
This recipe for Lebanese Beef Mince Kibbeh Wraps brings the classic flavors of the Middle East into a modern wrap format, ideal for a wholesome meal. It's a delightful twist on traditional kibbeh, a revered dish known for its unique blend of spices and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 wraps
Calories 621 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Raw meat mince500 grams ground beef (minced beef) - preferably grass-fed for richer flavor
  •  
    1 cup fine bulgur wheat - soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained
  • Ripe yellow onion on a white background1 medium onion - finely chopped
  • allspice powder and wooden spoon½ teaspoon allspice
  • Heap of ground cinnamon and cassia cinnamon sticks½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Raw pine nuts in bowl¼ cup pine nuts - lightly toasted
  • Glass bowl of olive oil isolated on white background1 tablespoon olive oil
  • wooden bowl of salt1 teaspoon salt - to taste
  • Ground black pepper pile, paths, top½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  •  
    4 large flatbreads - or wraps, preferably whole wheat
  • plain yogurt1 cup plain yogurt
  • Concept of tasty food with tahini sauce isolated on white background1 tablespoon tahini
  • tomatoes1 large tomato - sliced
  • Green Iceberg lettuce1 cup iceberg lettuce - chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, combining thoroughly with the beef.
  • Add the soaked bulgur wheat and pine nuts to the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the bulgur is heated through.
  • Prepare the sauce by mixing yogurt and tahini together until smooth.
  • Lay the flatbreads on a clean surface. Spread a tablespoon of the yogurt-tahini sauce evenly over each flatbread.
  • Spoon the kibbeh mixture onto each flatbread, then top with sliced tomatoes and lettuce.
  • Roll the flatbreads tightly to enclose the filling. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Adjust spices to taste for more or less intensity.

Nutrition

Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 38gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 919mgPotassium: 936mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 542IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 5mg
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