Arab Potato Kibeh

[JJ Judkins]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Arab Potato Kibeh - Kibeh Batata

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Meat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes -- scrubbed
2 tablespoons corn oil
2 large onions -- chopped
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Place the potatoes in a large pot and add water to cover by 1 inch. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and set them aside to cool.

While the potatoes are cooling, heat the corn oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring to break the meat into coarse crumbs, until it is dark - almost black - and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts and set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350F.

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and place them in a large bowl. Mash with the back of a fork or a potato masher, adding the butter, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the white pepper as you mash them to a creamy consistency.

Spread half of the potato mixture over the bottom of an 8x12-inch baking dish. Spread the meat mixture evenly over the potatoes. Using the remaining potatoes, spoon about 2 tablespoons into the palm of your hand and flatten the mixture to form a patty. Lay it on top of the meat and repeat with the remaining potatoes. Using damp hands, smooth the patties together until none of the beef layer is showing. Sprinkle the bread crumbs on top, and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Using a sharp knife, score the surface to make 2 1/2-inch squares. Prick the middle of each square with the tines of a fork. Bake until the potatoes are crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Serve hot.

This dish can be reheated, covered, in a 350F oven for 20 minutes.

Serves 6.

AuthorNote: This is an Arab equivalent of Shepherd's Pie. Many Arab Americans substitute this for beef or lamb Kibeh, the traditional entertaining staple. Serve Kibeh Batata with a mixed vegetable salad.

Cuisine:
"MidEastern"
Source:
"The Arab Table by May S. Bsisu, 2005."
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"May 2010"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 547 Calories; 35g Fat (56.3% calories from fat); 20g Protein; 41g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 75mg Cholesterol; 833mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 5 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0