Kofte
Kofte is a delicious Turkish meatball made with ground beef, lamb, or a combination of both. It's seasoned with traditional spices and herbs, then grilled or baked to perfection.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Egg - 1
- Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup
- Parsley - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Ground lamb - 1 pound
- Ground beef - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Shape the mixture into small, oval meatballs.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat.
- Cook the kofte for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
- Serve the kofte with rice, salad, or in a pita bread with tzatziki sauce.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 40g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g
