Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Name: Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 20 meatballs
Cuisine: Lebanese Coastal & Mountain
Ingredients: 1.5 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 cup cucumber; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic; 0.125 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp pepper; 0.75 cup uncooked bulgur; 2 cup cold water; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 0.25 cup shallot; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp allspice; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground red pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

Pan-cooked lamb, greek yogurt and cucumber, warmed with cumin and allspice, Lebanese meatballs. Serve with sauce.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 20 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 45 min · Cook 30 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine first 6 ingredients; chill. Combine bulgur and water in medium bowl. Let stand 30 min; drain bulgur through fine sieve; pressing out excess liquid. Combine bulgur, lamb, and next 7 ingredients in food processor; process just until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 minute Form into 20 (2 1/2 inch) football shaped meatballs.
2
Heat oil in nonstick skillet over med-high. Add meatballs to pan; cook 12 min, browning on all sides. Serve with sauce.
12 min