CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
Meats, Grains |
Greek |
Greek, Lamb |
8 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
1 |
lb |
Bulgur,(cracked wheat) |
|
|
Finely crushed |
2 |
lb |
Ground lean lamb |
1/3 |
c |
Grated onion |
2 |
ts |
Salt |
1/2 |
ts |
Black pepper |
1/4 |
ts |
Cinnamon |
|
|
Water |
2/3 |
c |
Chopped onion |
4 |
ts |
Shortening |
1/2 |
lb |
Ground lean lamb |
1/4 |
c |
Pine nuts |
1/2 |
ts |
Salt |
1/4 |
ts |
Black pepper |
1 |
tb |
Shortening |
INSTRUCTIONS
FILLING:
Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 pounds of lamb,
onion and seasonings. Knead well.
To Make Filling: Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown.
Add the 1/2 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"
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 oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300 degrees and
bake 30 minutes longer.
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