Köfte

Name: Köfte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 250 grams ground beef or lamb; 1 small onion, grated; 1 slice stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; salt to taste; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Hand-shaped grilled minced lamb and beef patties seasoned with onion, cumin, and parsley — served with tomato salad, cacık, and flatbread.

Cuisines

Turkish

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams	ground beef or lamb
1 small	onion, grated
1 slice	stale bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon	ground cumin
1 teaspoon	ground paprika
0.5 teaspoon	ground black pepper
—	salt to taste
1 clove	garlic, minced
2 tablespoons	chopped fresh parsley
1	egg
2 tablespoons	olive oil for frying

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, soaked bread, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic, parsley, and egg.
2 Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
3 Shape the mixture into small, oval patties, about the size of a walnut.
4 Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
5 Fry the köfte in batches, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
6 Remove the köfte from the pan and drain on paper towels.
7 Serve hot with rice, salad, or pita bread.

Tips

For a juicier texture, avoid over-mixing the meat mixture.