Kibbeh Bissanieh (Baked Lamb and Wheat)

Ingredients

Ingredients

Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes.

Add the 2 pounds of lamb, onion and seasonings.

Knead well.

To Make Filling: Sauté the ⅔ cup chopped onion in shortening until brown.

Add the ½ pound of ground lamb, pine nuts, salt and pepper.

Cook and stir until meat is browned.

Spread half the of the bulgar/lamb mixture in a well greased 9 X 12 inch baking pan.

Cover with filling.

Cover with remaining bulgar/lamb mixture and press down firmly.

With a sharp knife cut diagonal lines across to mark diamond shapes.

Dot top with the 2 tablespoons of shortening.

Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300℉ (150℃) and bake 30 minutes longer.