Meat and Bulgur Bake

Baked-pan kibbeh are my favourite, but they can be made as individual meatballs (qras) and deep-fried. These balls are the perfect finger food for a buffet dinner party or a stand-up reception, but their success rests on patience and dexterity. Either way, it is not advisable to use lamb in the preparation: the outer layer will crumble in the pan and if you are serving qras, it will not bind well enough to hold the stuffing. You can indulge your taste for lamb in the stuffing, and your kibb