Brazilian recipe
Oven-Baked Quibe (Quibe assado)
A beloved staple in Brazilian home cooking, this oven-baked dish is celebrated for its balanced blend of seasoned ground meat and bulgur wheat, offering a flavorful and satisfying meal.
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Ingredients
500g bulgur wheat
1kg ground beef
2 onions, finely diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
Fresh mint, chopped to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1kg ground beef
2 onions, finely diced
1 tomato, seeded and diced
Fresh mint, chopped to taste
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Where to find ingredients
You can find bulgur wheat, fresh mint, and quality ground meat at local Freetown markets or larger supermarkets. Look for fresh produce sections for herbs and butcher counters for fresh ground beef.
Preparation method
- Place the bulgur wheat in a mixing bowl.
- Cover with water and let it soak for 3 hours.
- Drain all excess liquid thoroughly.
- Squeeze the wheat with your hands to remove any remaining moisture.
- Combine the meat, onions, tomato, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until you achieve a well-incorporated dough.
- For a finer, more uniform texture, pulse the mixture in a food processor or meat grinder.
- Spread the mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle the surface of the dish with the olive oil.
- Bake in the oven until cooked through.
Observations
This practical recipe yields a moist and aromatic dish. The secret lies in ensuring the bulgur wheat is properly hydrated and using plenty of fresh mint, which gives the final result its signature brightness and fragrance.
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