Saucepan@saucepan · Shared this recipeFollowTurkish · dinnerKofte Recipe (Turkish Meatballs)Classic Turkish meatballs made with ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, and spices, pan-fried until juicy and browned.total1 hr 40 minprep20 mincook20 minservings6Original recipe on giverecipe.comKeep this recipeAdd a copy of Kofte Recipe (Turkish Meatballs) to your Saucepan library.Save to my libraryView in my librarySave it to your librarySign in to keep a copy you can scale, cook from and add to your grocery list.Sign in to saveGet the appSaucepan keeps all your recipes in one place, builds your grocery list and rings timers while you cook. Your account works on the website too.Android is coming soon.PrintCopy ingredientsAndroid is coming soon.Ingredients6 servingsBack to 6 servings2 lb ground beef, 900 grams, 80% lean0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 50 grams2 medium onions, pureed4 clove garlic ), mashed (optional1 tsp salt1 tsp black pepper1 tsp cumin1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional1 tsp dried thyme1 tsp chili powder, optional0.25 cup water1 tsp baking soda0.5 lemon, juice only1 tbsp olive oil, to fry the meatballsStepsClear checksTap an ingredient or step to check it off.1Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder (or paprika), pul biber, thyme, salt and black pepper.2Step 2: Add the baking soda on top of the mixture. Pour the lemon juice over it, then add the water.3Step 3: Using your hand, mix everything together for about 1 minute, until well combined.4Step 4: If you have time, cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour. This helps the flavors develop, but you can skip this step if needed.5Step 5: Shape the mixture into balls or oval kofte patties.6Step 6: Heat the olive oil in a cast iron skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.7Step 7: Place 8-10 kofte in the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until nicely browned on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side until browned as well.8Step 8: Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking, turning occasionally, until the kofte are cooked through and evenly browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes total.9Step 9: Transfer the cooked kofte to a plate and continue cooking the remaining kofte in batches. There is no need to add more oil to the pan, as the kofte will release some of their fat while cooking.10Step 10: Serve immediately with piyaz (Turkish bean salad) or your favorite side dishes.getsaucepan.com/r/95961eac-7369-42a9-b2fa-c70dff25eed2 · Original: https://www.giverecipe.com/homemade-turkish-meatballs/
