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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Greek Lamb
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Bulgur (cracked wheat) --
- finely crushed
2 lb Ground lean lamb
1/3 c Onion -- grated
2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Cinnamon
Water
Filling:
2/3 c Onion -- chopped
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 bulgur with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 lb lamb,
onion, and seasonings. Knead well.
Filling:
Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until brown. Add
1/2 lb ground lamb, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir
until meat is browned.
Spread half the of the bulgur/lamb mixture in a well greased 9x12"
baking pan. Cover with filling. Cover with remaining bulgur/lamb
mixture and press down firmly. With a sharp knife cut diagonal
lines across to mark diamond shapes. Dot top with 2 tb shortening.
Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 30 minutes; reduce heat to 300°F
and bake 30 minutes longer.
