Armenian Steak Tartare (Chee Kufta) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs lean ground meat (London Broil or top round)
2 1/4 cups fine ground cracked wheat (bulgur)
2 cups cold water
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon basil
3 cups onions, chopped fine
1 bunch parsley, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped

Preparation

Combine vegetables and basil together and mix well.
In a large bowl combine 2 cups of chopped vegetables and mix the bulgur, water, tomato sauce and salt.
Mix well and let stand 10 minutes.
Add meat and blend well.
Knead about 5 minutes, moistening your hands with cold water at intervals.
Taste for salt.
Add more if necessary.
Shape as desired and place on platter.
We liked it squished flat with a fork and spread liberally with fresh chopped parsley and green onions as garnish.
Eat with pita bread or crusty french bread, YUM!