Kofte Recipe

This Kofte recipe or Turkish meatballs is for an easy-to-make staple dsih found in every Turkish home. It's a delicious blend of ground beef, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, creating savory patties perfect for any meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Turkish

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Rest Time: 2

Total Time: 2 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 1833kcal

Author: Authentic Food Quest

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cumin
½ tsp salt
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ bunch parsley
1 medium onion
1 medium egg
3 oz stale bread without crust, optionally slightly toasted
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup vegetable oil for cooking

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Instructions

Grate the onion, finely chop the parsley, and tear the stale bread into small pieces.
Combine the ground beef, black pepper, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, finely chopped parsley, grated onion, bread crumbs, and egg in a mixing bowl. Knead the ingredients together until well combined.
Let the köfte mixture rest in the refrigerator for about an hour, ideally two. This will help enhance the flavors.
Take a small portion of the Kofte mixture and shape it into small oval or round patties with your hands. Slightly press the patties with your fingers to get a wavy pattern.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Place the köfte patties in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until brown and cooked through.
To check if the köfte is well cooked, take one meatball out of the skillet and cut it open to check if the meat is no longer pink in the center. Adjust cooking time if needed, depending on the thickness of the patties.
Once cooked, remove the köfte from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Enjoy the köfte hot served with grilled vegetables, rice, or your favorite side dishes.
Relish the flavors of one of Türkiye’s most beloved foods.

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Notes

For your kofte recipe, you can use any neutral-flavored oil, such as canola or sunflower oil. If you prefer a richer flavor, you can also use olive oil.

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