This recipe has been in my family for over 75 years. It’s a wonderful Lebanese dish that everyone will love. Even if you have never tried it before, I’m sure you will enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cracked wheat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces (Optional)
- ½ cup pine nuts
Directions
Step 1
Soak wheat in a bowl of warm water until water is slightly absorbed, about 25 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10×14-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Mix soaked wheat, ground beef, onion, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish; top with butter and pine nuts.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until ground beef is no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Turn on oven's broiler; broil until top is browned, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 439 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat26g | 33% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol79mg | 26% |
Sodium89mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 19% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein28g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 17% |
Calcium40mg | 3% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium489mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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