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Kibbeh Khamoustah

8 servings · 141g/servingMiddle EasternOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef 80/20454g1 lb
  • Oil, sesame, salad or cooking14g
  • All-purpose flour100g
  • Water237g1 cup
  • Salt6g1 teaspoon
  • Garlic, raw19.5g2.25 × 3 cloves
  • Yellow Onion100g1 medium
  • Baby Spinach200g1 × 1 cup cooked

Estimated Cost

  • Ground Beef 80/20 (454g)$7.99
  • Oil, sesame, salad or cooking (14g)
  • All-purpose flour (100g)
  • Water (237g)
  • Salt (6g)$0.01
  • Garlic, raw (19.5g)$0.51
  • Yellow Onion (100g)$0.22
  • Baby Spinach (200g)$1.55
Total (8 servings)$10.27(~$1.28/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 5 of 8 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

  2. 2

    2. Brown the ground beef in a small amount of oil in a skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks, until fully cooked (160°F).

  3. 3

    3. Combine the matzo meal, semolina, water, and salt in a mixing bowl until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    4. Wet your hands and pinch off portions of dough about the size of a walnut. Flatten each piece into a small circle, place approximately 1 tablespoon of cooked beef in the center, then fold and seal the edges. Repeat until all dough and meat are used.

  5. 5

    5. Heat a small amount of oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and cook until golden.

  6. 6

    6. Stir in the scallions and Swiss chard, mixing well.

  7. 7

    7. Continue cooking the vegetables for about 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    8. Pour in enough water to cover the vegetables, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.

  9. 9

    9. If using lemon juice, add it now, adjusting to taste.

  10. 10

    10. Gently add the stuffed dough pieces to the boiling broth and simmer for 15 minutes until they cook through.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 8 servings · USDA data

Calories227
Protein18g
Carbs13g
Fat11g
Fiber1g
Sodium364mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.