Spiced Beef Kibbe par Elke

Ingrédients

• 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
• 3 Tbsp p-i-n-e nuts pignons (toasted)
• 2 Tbsp minced onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint (or dried if fresh is unavailable)

Soak bulgur wheat in 2/3 cup water for about 30 minutes or until softened. Heat grill or broiler. Drain bulgur and squeeze out water. Mix with pignons, onion, spices and salt and add ground beef, mixing well. Shape into ovals or patties. Brush with oil and grill, turning several times until brown (8 to 10 min) and well-done on the inside. Serve sprinkled with lemon juice and mint.