Kibe Mediterranean Ground Beef Kabob Recipe
Kibe is the Brazilian take on a traditional Mediterranean ground beef kabob recipe that is filled with amazing warm spices and flavors. They are football-shaped ground beef croquettes that have a satisfying crunchy crust on the outside and moist and delicious center. The center has a savory and slightly nutty flavor, with some sweet notes from the warm spices. You get a slightly chewy texture from the bulgur wheat. It's served with a simple Garlic and Mint Yogurt Sauce for a cool fresh combination.
Servings 18 Pieces
Ingredients
Kibe
- 1 cup Dry Fine Bulgur wheat
- 1 ½ cups Beef or Chicken broth (or water)
- 2 pounds Ground Beef
- 1 Large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Fresh Mint leaves
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil for pan
Yogurt Sauce
- ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ clove Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 Lime (1 quarter juiced, 3 quarters for garnish)
Instructions
Prep Steps
- Measure the bulgur wheat out into a medium size (heat-proof) bowl. Heat the beef broth and pour over the bulgur wheat. Stir to combine and let rest for 20-30 minutes until it is absorbed and the bulgur wheat is tender.
- To a food processor, add the onion cut into 3-4 big chunks so it fits, garlic cloves and mint. Blend until there are no large chunks. Pour over beef along with mixed seasonings. Mix until completely combined.
- Add ground beef to a large bowl. Pour the onion mixture over beef. Add the ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt. Mix with a large fork or your hands until completely combined.
- Finely chop a tablespoon of mint leaves. Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, chopped mint, minced garlic, juice from ¼ of the lime, ½ teaspoon Salt.
Cooking Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. Spread or spray the oil on the sheet pan using a brush or your fingers.
- To form the kibe, you will scoop about ⅓ cup of the meat mixture out and form a football shape in your hands. Place the kibe on the sheet pan at least ¾ inch apart from each other.
- Once they are all on the pan, place into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Internal temperature should reach 130-140F degrees.
- Gently place a skewer into each kibe, plate with the yogurt sauce and enjoy!
