Kibbeh with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and let it soak for about 20 minutes. Drain well.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soaked bulgur, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a pan, heat a small amount of vegetable oil and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.

4. 4

   Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

5. 5

   Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown. Set aside.

6. 6

   Preheat the remaining vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

7. 7

   Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a small amount of the spinach mixture and a few pine nuts in the center, then fold the meat around the filling to form a ball or oval shape.

8. 8

   Carefully fry the kibbeh in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the kibbeh from the oil and drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve warm, garnished with additional pine nuts if desired.