Kibbeh Bissanieh (Baked Lamb & Wheat)

      1 lb Bulgur,(cracked wheat)                   FILLING:
           Finely crushed                    2/3 c  Chopped onion
      2 lb Ground lean lamb                    4 ts Shortening
    1/3 c  Grated onion                      1/2 lb Ground lean lamb
      2 ts Salt                              1/4 c  Pine nuts
    1/2 ts Black pepper                      1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Cinnamon                          1/4 ts Black pepper
           Water                               1 tb Shortening

  Cover bulgar with water and soak for 30 minutes. Add the 2 pounds of
  lamb, onion and seasonings. Knead well.

  To Make Filling: Saute the 2/3 cup chopped onion in shortening until
  brown. Add the 1/2 pound of ground lamb, pine nuts, salt and pepper.
  Cook and stir until meat is browned.

  Spread half the of the bulgar/lamb mixture in a well greased 9" X 12"
  baking pan. Cover with filling. Cover with remaining bulgar/lamb
  mixture and press down firmly. With a sharp knife cut diagonal lines
  across to mark diamond shapes. Dot top with the 2 tablespoons of
  shortening. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes;
  reduce heat to 300 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer.