Baked Kibbeh with Bulgur and Ground Beef

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A savory, spiced bulgur and beef loaf, baked until golden and served with a fresh herb garnish. This middle eastern-inspired one pot ready in about 80 minutes pairs ground beef, finely ground bulgur wheat, finely chopped yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup, finely ground bulgur wheat
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely ground bulgur, chopped onion, cumin, allspice, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley. Mix thoroughly with hands until evenly distributed.
2. Step 2: Press mixture firmly into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, smoothing the top. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Bake for 40 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes.
4. Step 4: Spread 1/2 cup tomato sauce over the top, then garnish with an additional 1 tbsp chopped parsley before slicing.