Ingredients
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1 cup bulgur wheat
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2 cups boiling water
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½ cup finely chopped onion, divided
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2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground lamb, divided
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½ cup pine nuts
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¼ stick salted butter
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½ cup cherry tomatoes, or to taste
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¼ cup fresh mint leaves, or to taste
Directions
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Place bulgur into a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand until water is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Stir 1/4 cup onion, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, basil, and pepper into softened bulgur. Add ground beef and 1/2 pound lamb; mix well. Divide mixture into two portions. Pat one portion over the bottom of a 12x7-inch baking dish.
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Place remaining portion onto waxed paper and pat into 12x7-inch rectangle on a piece of waxed paper; set aside.
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Cook and stir remaining 1/4 cup onion and 1/2 pound lamb in a skillet until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease from the skillet. Stir in pine nuts and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spoon over meat layer in the baking dish.
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Invert the second meat layer over the filling; peel off and discard waxed paper. Score the top layer into diamond shapes by cutting diagonally in both directions, leaving about 3 inches between the cuts. Press a small dab of butter into the middle of each diamond.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Garnish with cherry tomatoes and mint.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 364 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 16g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 364 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium 664mg | 29% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 33mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 389mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
