There are countless versions of this delicious dish throughout the Middle East. This is our adaptation. You can substitute ground beef for the lamb.
Ingredients
1 cup bulgur (fine grind)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground lamb
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons harissa chili paste
refrigerated tzatziki sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. Soak bulgur according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add onion, garlic and seasonings. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions. In another bowl, combine feta cheese, pine nuts and harissa. Shape each portion of meat mixture around 2 teaspoons feta mixture to cover completely; form into a football shape.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with tzatziki sauce.
