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Turkish Köfte

Turkish Köfte

4.92 from 46 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 15 Köfte

Ingredients
 
 

  • 300 g medium fat ground beef
  • 200 g medium fat ground lamb
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup stale bread crusts removed and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put the ground meat in a large mixing bowl. Grate the onion into a strainer, then press it using a silicone spatula, straining the juices over the minced meat. Then grate the garlic onto the bowl. Add the crumbled bread, salt, and spices, then knead them well together.
  • Cover the bowl and let rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Take small pieces of the mince mixture and roll them in both palms. When you get a small ball without any cracks, pressing it with the balls of your hands into a disc shape. Repeat the process until all the mince mixture is used up.
  • Cook the meatballs in a cast iron grill pan on medium-high heat, turning them once you have grill marks on one side, and cooking on the other side until grill marks appear. It may take 8-10 minutes for both sides to cook.
  • Serve with grilled tomatoes and peppers.

Notes

Turkish Köfte
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