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 FILLING: 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
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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