Armenian Steak Tartare (Chee Kufta)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 203.0
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 37.3 mg
  • Sodium: 573.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
  • Protein: 15.0 g

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Introduction

This is a fantastic Armenian dish that I was introduced to by my fiancée.
Yes, it is raw meat, but it is ohhh so good. Just make sure to get it fresh from the butcher and serve it right away and you won't get sick.

 This is a fantastic Armenian dish that I was introduced to by my fiancée.
Yes, it is raw meat, but it is ohhh so good. Just make sure to get it fresh from the butcher and serve it right away and you won't get sick.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    16 oz Lean Very Finely Ground Meat (London Broil or Top Round)
    1/4 Cup Fine Bulgur Wheat
    1/2 tsp Salt
    1 Tbsp Red Pepper Paste
    3/4 Cup Chopped Parsley
    3/4 Cup Chopped Greed Onion
    4 Tbsp Olive Oil

    Pita Bread(optional, not included in Nutrition calculation)

Directions

Makes 6 2.5oz servings


Combine Meat, Bulgur wheat, red pepper paste and salt in a bowl and knead for 5 minutes moistening your hands with cold water at intervals.


Taste for salt, add more if desired.


Spread flat on serving plate.
Pour olive oil over mixture on plate.


Mix parsley and onions together to use as a garnish.


Serve immediately. Goes great with Pita!


This DOES NOT keep as leftovers. Cook any leftovers for an addition to your next meal.


For a lower fat version, omit the olive oil.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GLENN973.