beef dumplings soup

Kibbeh Khamoustah

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This traditionally Kurdish dish is delicious, fresh, and flavorful! The beef dumplings are enjoyed in a soup that is loaded with Swiss Chard. This will be your newest family favorite!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Ground Beef 85% lean
  • 1 Tbsp Salad Oil
  • 1 cup Matzo Meal
  • cup Semolina
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 6 cloves Garlic Chopped
  • 10 Scallions Chopped
  • 6 cups Swiss Chard 2 bunches
  • Lemon Juice Optional

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Large Pot

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Fry ground beef in a small amount of oil.
  • Prepare the dough by mixing matzo meal, semolina, water, and salt.
  • Wet hands and shape into walnut-sized pieces.
  • Roll out dough into a small circle and fill with 1 Tablespoon of meat.
  • Seal the dough. Continue until all the dough and meat is used.
  • In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil and fry garlic until golden.
  • Add the scallions and Swiss chard. Mix well.
  • Cook about 10 minutes.
  • Cover with water and continue to cook until boiling.
  • Add lemon juice, to taste (optional).
  • Add stuffed dough to soup and cook 15 more minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Kibbeh Khamoustah
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
355
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
40
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
391
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
384
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
1801
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
48
mg
5
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Garlic, Ground Beef, Lemon Juice, Matzo Meal, Salad Oil, Salt, Scallions, Semolina, Swiss Chard, Water