Kibe

Name: Kibe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 cup fine bulgur wheat; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 small yellow onion, finely minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 3 cups vegetable oil

Crispy Brazilian street food croquettes made with seasoned ground beef and fine bulgur wheat, deep fried until golden brown.

40 minMediumServes 6280 cal/serving

BrazilianAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

1 cup fine bulgur wheat
1 lb lean ground beef
1 small yellow onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Soak 1 cup fine bulgur wheat in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain and squeeze out all excess liquid thoroughly.
2

In a large bowl, combine the drained bulgur, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 small finely minced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground allspice.
3

Knead or pulse the mixture in a food processor until smooth and sticky.
4

Shape portions of the mixture into small oval croquettes with tapered tips at both ends.
5

Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
6

Fry croquettes in small batches for 4 to 5 minutes until deep golden brown, verifying the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
7

Transfer croquettes to a paper-towel-lined plate and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Kibe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup fine bulgur wheat. Swap the grain for cooked rice or quinoa (the chew will differ). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Kibe keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kibe?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink
Caipirinha drink

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