Kibbeh Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Sauce

Method

1. 1

   Combine the first 6 ingredients in a small bowl, chill in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Combine the bulgar with 2 cups of water in a medium bowl. Let the bulgar stand for 30 minutes on the counter, drain the bulgar by squeezing it with your hands to get rid of excess water.

3. 3

   Combine bulgar, meat (lamb or ground beef) and next 7 ingredients (through red pepper) in a food processor and process until it becomes a smooth mixture.

4. 4

   Cover the meat mixture and chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Form meat mixture into small balls making sure to roll each one evenly and to the same size as the others.

6. 6

   Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs (as many as fit) and cook for about 13-14 minutes, turning as they cook to brown all sides. Repeat with remaining meatballs.

7. 7

   Let cool and serve with spiced yogurt sauce over a bed of rice, on a pita sandwich or as an appetizer.