Healthy and delicious, this Baked Kibbeh with Ground Beef is the perfect classic toddler recipe. Perfect for toddlers in Australia, this recipe is simple to make and can be easily modified to meet toddler dietary needs. High in protein and low in sugar, it is great for growing bodies and developing brains. Enjoy this delicious traditional Middle Eastern dish perfect for the little ones!

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: Kibbeh, Ground Beef
• Calories: 420
• Protein: 28g
• Carbs: 26g
• Fats: 24g
• Preparation time: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 400g lean ground beef
• 400g parboiled rice
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic (chopped or minced)
• 5 small yellow onions
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F (176C).
2. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and fry the garlic and onions until softened.
3. Add the ground beef and continue to fry until the beef is cooked through.
4. Once cooked, add the parboiled rice to the pan, stirring gently until combined.
5. In a bowl, mix together the cinnamon, allspice, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Add the mixture to the pan and stir until evenly distributed.
7. Grease a baking dish with oil and spoon the beef and rice mixture into it.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
9. Serve with a side salad. “That’s what you call a perfect kiddo meal!”

Recommended Sides

• Salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Hummus
• Tzatziki