Kibbeh Khamoustah

This traditionally Kurdish dish is delicious, fresh, and flavorful! The beef dumplings are enjoyed in a soup that is loaded with Swiss Chard. This will be your newest family favorite!

Course Main Course, Soup

Keyword Garlic, Ground Beef, Lemon Juice, Matzo Meal, Salad Oil, Salt, Scallions, Semolina, Swiss Chard, Water

Cooking Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 355kcal

Author MyPlate.gov

Equipment

Stovetop
Large Mixing Bowl
Large Pot

Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef 85% lean
1 Tbsp Salad Oil
1 cup Matzo Meal
1½ cup Semolina
1 cup Water
1 tsp Salt
6 cloves Garlic Chopped
10 Scallions Chopped
6 cups Swiss Chard 2 bunches
Lemon Juice Optional

Instructions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Fry ground beef in a small amount of oil.
Prepare the dough by mixing matzo meal, semolina, water, and salt.
Wet hands and shape into walnut-sized pieces.
Roll out dough into a small circle and fill with 1 Tablespoon of meat.
Seal the dough. Continue until all the dough and meat is used.
In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil and fry garlic until golden.
Add the scallions and Swiss chard. Mix well.
Cook about 10 minutes.
Cover with water and continue to cook until boiling.
Add lemon juice, to taste (optional).
Add stuffed dough to soup and cook 15 more minutes.

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