Grilled kibbeh

Kibbeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made from ground meat mixed with herbs and spices, formed into balls or patties, and then grilled.

Recipe from Romanov, ;Hiba;1, MrJoker07 and 6 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · October 2, 2026

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Kibbeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made by finely mixing ground meat, herbs, and spices. This recipe will guide you in creating a grilled kibbeh version with delicious accompaniments.

Ingredients and directions

Prep time45 min
Cook time25 min
Resting30 min
Total1 hr 40 min
DifficultyMedium
CostModerate
Calories735 kcal/serving
Cooking methodgrilled
Estimated cost$31.09 $5.18 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people

2 kg of ground meat$28.18
2 onions, chopped$0.29
4 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.21
A quarter of a handful of chopped parsley$1.51
2 tablespoons of chopped mint$0.44
A few chopped cilantro leaves$0.46
salt - pepper - spices - turmeric, chili pepper (amount to taste)

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

The ingredients are mixed and kneaded together until a smooth dough is formed. ≈ 10 min
If you find that the dough is sticky or too soft, add cornstarch, flour, or semolina. ≈ 3 min
It’s best to keep it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes so that it thickens and the ingredients blend together properly.
Next, place the pancake in an oven-safe dish, brush it with oil, and preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
The pasta is formed into small balls (by rolling and then pressing between the hands) or into small shapes, and then placed in the dish. ≈ 10 min
It is placed in the oven until it is cooked through.
Served with bread, a green salad, and a chickpea salad with tahini. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Grilled kibbeh

2 kg of ground meat$28.18
2 onions, chopped$0.29
4 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.21
A quarter of a handful of chopped parsley$1.51
2 tablespoons of chopped mint$0.44
A few chopped cilantro leaves$0.46

Total$31.09

that's $5.18 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

pan, oven-safe dish, oven

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Nutrition per serving

Calories	735 kcal
Fat	49.5 g
Saturated fat	22.9 g
Carbohydrates	4.5 g
Sugars	1.7 g
Fiber	0.8 g
Protein	67.9 g
Salt	0.37 g

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