Kibbeh

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Ingredients

1 cup	fine bulgur wheat
1 pound	lean ground lamb or beef
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	ground allspice
1 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon	salt
0.5 teaspoon	black pepper
0.5 cup	pine nuts
0.25 cup	butter
0.5 cup	cold water
2 tablespoons	olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the bulgur wheat under cold water and drain well.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the bulgur with the ground meat, half of the chopped onion, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3 Knead the mixture well, adding cold water gradually until the mixture is smooth and holds together.
4. 4 In a skillet, heat butter over medium heat and sauté the remaining onion until soft.
5. 5 Add pine nuts to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown.
6. 6 Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool.
7. 7 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. 8 Divide the meat mixture into two equal parts.
9. 9 Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
10. 10 Press half of the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish evenly.
11. 11 Spread the pine nut and onion mixture over the meat layer.
12. 12 Cover with the remaining meat mixture, pressing it down firmly.
13. 13 Score the top into diamond shapes using a sharp knife.
14. 14 Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the top is browned and cooked through.
15. 15 Allow to cool slightly before serving.