I didn't know I was eating raw meat, Lebanese Kibbeh Nayeh

This is traditional Lebanese Kibbeh Nayeh, raw kibbeh, such a flavorful mix of specially ground beef or lamb, fine bulgur, pureed onion and spices. Get all of the information you need to know about how to make and eat this specialty raw kibbeh:
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[@Jsd_1]

Was introduced to this and many other Lebanese foods by a family friend. And I’ll tell you, middle eastern food, is the best food ever. This coming from a full blooded Italian, who grew up on Italian food.

[@maureenabood]

That is so great! Thank you...we love Italian food too!!

[@georgeeroes256]

tasty, there’s a new scholarly book out about Levantine cooking, “Making Levantine Cuisine”.

[@maureenabood]

Ohhh exciting, thank you!

[@Irishwoods1]

This brought back so many memories. My dad's family came to the U.S. from Lebanon in the 20s. I grew up with his aunt fixing Kibbeh and all the other Lebanese dishes. Mom (English and Irish) learned to fix Kibbeh but I always had to do the tasting because she never cared for the raw meat. Pretty soon I was tasting it and then my dad appeared. I'm now 71 and both my parents are gone and it's left to me to fix the dishes for my brother and me. We just moved to Ohio so it won't be long before I make some kibbeh and our other favorites! Thanks!

[@maureenabood]

Oh how I love this! The wonderful generations passing the love of our food and traditions down. Yes, you SO do have to make kibbeh and more! I have lots of recipes and tips for you at MaureenAbood.com and in my cookbook too. Please keep in touch as you go!

[@raymondel-haddad7312]

this was a heartwarming comment

[@thetruthtellerojisguilty4350]

I've been eating Kibbe Nayeh since I was able to swallow solid food. My family used to grind their own lamb.

[@oolytube]

I'm from New Orleans, and after Hurricane Katrina, I fled to Lafayette, Louisiana, which has an enormous Lebanese community. I was hosted by a very kind and generous Lebanese family for six weeks. That's where I first tasted this and it's one of the most delicious things I've ever eaten to this day. I haven't had it since, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. You have a wonderful smile and positivity about you. Keep up the good work and God bless!

[@maureenabood]

How special...thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing! I hope you do make some! Let us know how it goes, it will be wonderful.

[@camillegray5082]

I grew up with this too and didn't realize it was raw meat for many years. I just remember liking the pink kibbeh every Christmas, wouldn't touch the brown (cooked) one,lol. Do you ever use lamb?

[@maureenabood]

The pink! The best!! We don't use lamb much for kibbeh at home, mainly because that's not how our parents and grandparents did it! But kibbeh is indeed delicious with lamb, a different meaty flavor.

[@harrisoncr]

Love this recipe also the Maronite cross charm they are hard to find!!

[@maureenabood]

thank you!!

[@papaguinea9618]

This makes me miss my childhood... My grandparents were Lebanese, they came to the US and soon adopted my father and his sister. This is exactly how my Sitto made kibbeh... blessing and all... and it was absolutely my favorite dish... We ate it with ghee poured on top and markouk which my Sitto also made... I haven't made Kibbeh Nayeh in 20 years because it's so hard to find a butcher where I am located. I'm on the hunt because I have craved this for too long... I am so glad to see this... A big thank you!

[@maureenabood]

This is so wonderful. Those memories...the traditions passed down...ohhh I hope you can make kibbeh sometime soon! Thank you for this!

[@SoniaJones-q5u]

I have a KitchenAid and want to grind my own meat. Which size should I use to grind the meat or which disk should I use?

[@maureenabood]

Use the medium grind plate and grind twice after cutting away all of the fat and gristle!

[@SoniaJones-q5u]

@@maureenabood Thank you sooo much!!

[@denAlexVA]

Super Job! The best part was showing your Husband as the Taster. I remember being the Taster in Louisville Kentucky! Happy New Year!

[@maureenabood]

Thank you!!! He loves being the taster, that's for sure!!

[@heyman714]

You said you have a market… do you sell the raw kibbeh there? If so, where is the market? I buy my kibbeh at Emily’s in St Clair Shores, delicious

[@troberts1]

White bread American here (English/German immigrants). The first time I went to this Lebanese restaurant when I moved to this area I spotted it on the menu and I instantly wanted it, but ultimate sadness they only served it on Saturdays and that day was a Wednesday. So yeah, I always knew it was raw, practically wanted it because it was raw, I'm weird maybe. But I adore this dish and I always get it for my birthday, though I have to wait till the Saturday after. Except for today! It's my birthday and it's Saturday! I really want to make it at home for myself, but I'm not sure I can source the meat.

[@maureenabood]

Love this!!! Happy kibbeh birthday!! Raw kibbeh lovers unite! Thanks and I hope you can try to make it sometime.

[@barbd3488]

I miss it so much! You make it like my mom did it. Can you tell me again what meat to get? I don’t live in Michigan anymore so it’s difficult to get the thing I was use to

[@maureenabood]

Oh I love hearing that! Get top round or eye of round to grind yourself at home. Tenderloin is too...tender. Gets mushy.

[@barbd3488]

@@maureenaboodi remember mom saying to use leg of lamb but you have to skin it properly. I’d like to see how it’s done. Is there a way to see that part? I miss it so very much and the only time I can get it is when I get to go there 😢

[@maureenabood]

@@barbd3488 I need to make a video demonstrating this and I will!

[@bluekiskadee1919]

The most delicious way to eat kibbeh. I ate it that way as a child but don't eat it that way any more. I don't think it's safe. I only bake it.

[@maureenabood]

Totally understandable. The meat has to be very specially and carefully tended to for sure. But baked kibbeh is absolutely delicious too!!

[@StarlightEater]

This is my favorite food, and has been since I first had it at 15

[@maureenabood]

It's just that good!!!!

[@marypost2353]

Looks really good! I don’t usually eat raw anything but this does look delicious! I did make those butter cookies from your last video and they were just wonderful! My family loved them! Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes! 👍

[@maureenabood]

You made the graybeh Mary, that's so nice to hear! And I totally get that the raw anything is different...maybe you'll try this one!

[@smiley0529]

I live in Michigan as well. We love Kibbeh Nayeh ❤ Can you recommend a good butcher for me? My husband wants me to try to make it myself. Im just really worried I might KILL us, lol 🤣

[@maureenabood]

Tracie I'm so glad you're going to make kibbeh nayeh! We buy excellent kibbeh and hushweh meat at Apple Market in Lansing. Depending on where you're located, this might work for you!

[@kt9190]

I love our dishes What cut meat do you Like to use

[@StephenJoseph-xn3ck]

Thank you for the video 😊

[@Gogettor]

As a third generation Lebanese living in Argentina (Khattar/Gettor) and a fan of well steak, Kibbe Nayeh has always been my favorite.

[@brumby8491]

From where in Lebanon were your ancestors?

[@Gogettor]

@@brumby8491 zgharta/ ehden

[@kt9190]

We do salt pepper, and just a tad of cumin

[@michaelgraber5750]

Palm Palace in Ann Arbor makes amazing Kibbie if you’re all wondering a good place you can order it from. Get a side of garlic sauce with it.

[@maureenabood]

Ohhh good intel, thank you!

[@michaelgraber5750]

@@maureenabood I had to go get some today…good as ever!

[@Tom-Alberta-Canada]

L 11 , Good morning from Alberta ,, Excellent recipe with all the ingredients ,, My Favorites ,, it goes well with a glass of Arak , Cheers ,, Best wishes for a blessed weekend ,, Happy Easter ,, Tom

[@maureenabood]

Thanks so much and Happy Easter to you in Alberta Tom! Oh the Arak, the best with kibbeh nayeh!

[@Tom-Alberta-Canada]

@@maureenabood I agree with you Arak and kibbeh ,, Happy Easter to you and to your family

[@BozhanaMetodieva-w9o]

Is this beef or lamb?

[@77thesnake]

My mother made the best Kibbeh Nayeh, (of course),but she passed in 2001,and I regret so much not taking the time to have her teach me her recipe. She always went to the same butcher shop, and had only Angelo grind her meat simply because he new what had to be done. My first girlfriend back in 1970 had Christmas dinner with us and asked what is that? So I had her taste it and then told her it was raw meat. She loved it, and so did any of my friends who ever tasted Kibbeh. I miss those days!

[@kmbrezina]

Do you know of anywhere I could order Lebanese flatbread? I am in AZ

[@maureenabood]

Hello! Try Beirut Bakery in Schoolcraft MI, I believe they ship!

[@jax22-jx2nd]

I never knew I was eating raw meat as a child either but I still love it!

[@maureenabood]

Amen!!

[@denisaak124]

Tasty stuff 👍🏽

[@lauraellen189]

I would love to try this!! I have eaten raw beef dishes in Italian and Thai restaurants so I am sure I would love it!

[@maureenabood]

Oh you sure would, it's right up your alley!

[@O2life]

Fun to watch! I've heard great things about kibbeh nayeh.

[@maureenabood]

Thank you! So so delicious!

[@cirtap22589]

What butcher in the metro Detroit area do you go to for kibbeh meat?

[@maureenabood]

Patric thanks for asking. I have not purchased kibbeh meat in Detroit! I buy in the Lansing area. But I'll see what I can find out...

[@fredmaroney8853]

When I was a young boy? We had that every holiday. And I never knew how to make it. Now I do thank you.

[@Mouqawem]

Hey, is it possible to make it without onions? If yes what would be the substitute if necessary?

[@maureenabood]

Hello! Yes, you can make kibbeh without the onion, knowing that the flavor will be different. Try adding more bulgur and water to the mix to get the right consistency. Then season to taste with spices and salt. You could add a touch of garlic paste if the flavor is lacking after that!

[@Mouqawem]

Thanks@@maureenabood

[@sgtboz9730]

Wonderful! I also live in Michigan, close to Dearborn, and have been eating this, and many other Lebanese dishes for over 40 years. Raw Kibble is my fav. I wish youse guys were my neighbors cuz I'd be contracting meals every week. I'd just throw my money over the fence. 😊 Can you recommend a proper butcher in the Detroit/Dearborn area, please? As for the video, excellent display. I want to make this all the time.

[@maureenabood]

Thanks so much!!! I will do some research on butchers there, I know there must be many in Dearborn with the many people making kibbeh in the area. Will keep you posted!!

[@john-hj5cx]

Great video. Thanks

[@maureenabood]

Hi! Thank you!

[@kt9190]

My fav. Our Syrian family loves this

[@bliggsps3731]

My mother is Lebanese and I grew up eating this. I had no idea it was raw heat until I was around 12. It didn’t change a thing. It’s absolutely delicious with bread, onion, and olive oil.

[@maureenabood]

Mmmmm so so good!! Thank you!

[@sandkey4299]

I made kibbeh nayeh for the first time with the help of your video. I have a question? After plating my kibbeh and we sat and ate our meal the plate had a small amount of red juice around the remaining Kibbeh and I didn’t know if this is normal or should their be no juice at all? If not, what did I do wrong? It was very delicious

[@maureenabood]

Hi there, wonderful you made kibbeh nayeh! I have not seen the juice as you've described but I'm wondering if you used enough of the fine bulgur, which soaks the juice of the meat and creates the texture of the kibbeh? In any case it sounds like there's no problem with that little bit of juice! It was delicious and that's wonderful.

[@paul08211973]

Watched your video after eating some kibbeh that was gifted to us on Friday. I had no idea it was so simple to make. I imagine the hard part is just getting the meat itself prepared properly, before it gets to you. I have a question. I grew up with my mother making what she called Strip Steak. Basically it was thin little strips of beef. Marinated in soy sauce, ground allspice, ground clove, ground cinnamon. Then tossed in some flour and deep fried. I asked her where she learned to make it, and said it was some Syrian friends the family had years ago. Have you ever heard of this dish? Thanks for sharing your dish here.

[@maureenabood]

I'm fascinated by the strip steak dish. The flavors absolutely sound like ours but I haven't had the meat fried like that. I'm going to do some digging to see if it appears anywhere in books/search. Thanks so much!

[@thefalcon666]

Very informative, thank you! Saw it on a menu at a restaurant and decided to look up how its prepared. I'm not sure I would order it out, but I would try it at home for sure!

[@maureenabood]

I'm so glad you're thinking of making raw kibbeh! SUCH a delicious dish and it's not difficult to make, just an emphasis in the care in handling the meat.

[@intracosm]

Raw meat=master race. Cant wait ti try this 😋

[@BozhanaMetodieva-w9o]

Is this beef or lamb?

[@maureenabood]

Hello--this is beef, from eye of round, but lamb is also traditional and delicious!

[@bigbay777]

Looks great. Blessings from Sydney Australia. Do you have a milk pudding recipe called Mahalabia?

[@maureenabood]

Thank you Peter! And blessings to another Abood! I was just looking into mahalabia, I don't have that recipe on my site (yet!). Sign up to receive my emails if you'd like, I always keep our community posted when new recipes are published.

[@AngryAyrab]

I want to try this!

[@maureenabood]

So so good!

[@Irishwoods1]

I've seen tons of spices in most recipes but my great aunt, Mom, and I have always used salt, pepper, and cinnamon! I haven't made Kibbeh since we moved to Ohio but now it's time and I'll set aside some Nayeh for me! Thanks for your videos...I love them!

[@maureenabood]

Thank you so much! Time for kibbeh for YOU!!!

[@Irishwoods1]

Yes, definitely@@maureenabood

[@jonathon8856]

Ahhh yes the good stuff... been my favorite since I could remember. My little sister on the otherhand would cry when it was Lebanese takeout night

[@maureenabood]

Hahahahahaha!

[@snakey934Snakeybakey]

I can't wait to try making this. Peace from Israel.

[@maureenabood]

You will love this! Peace to you from Michigan!

[@ojk1127]

Good Lord! What village are you from that you're allowed to kibbie that dark?

[@maureenabood]

Haha! Are you referring to the spices or the meat itself?! Very fresh, wholesome lean meat, lots of spices!

[@efrankphd]

Love Kibbeh, I grew up in Detroit and went to several Lebanese restaurants just for the Kibbeh, but 20 years ago I moved to the northern thumb area and of course no Lebanese restaurants anywhere so I had to start making my own Kibbeh. It's not as good as I remember but close enough. However, I'm glad to see you have a store so I'm going to stock up on some spices and check out some of your other recipes. And I'm with Dan, gotta have mine spicy :) Thank you for the video and best of luck to you and your family.

[@maureenabood]

Frank, how great that you HAD to have your kibbeh and you make it yourself!! I bet it's just delicious. The spices really do the trick--let me know if I can help in any way with your order and thank you so much for that! Love to hear (and see!) how you like everything.

[@maryganem9565]

WHAT KIND OF BEEF IS USED

[@maureenabood]

We use eye of round; it's firm enough to not get mushy and it's not too fatty to handle cutting away the fat and gristle.