Köfte
Juicy, spiced Turkish meatballs made with lamb and beef, seasoned with cumin, paprika, and fresh parsley. Pan-seared until caramelized and served with yogurt and warm pita.
15 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
27 min
Total
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine lamb, beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, and salt. Mix with your hands until well combined. Shape into small oval patties, about 2 inches long.
Tip: Grate the onion rather than dicing it. The onion juice mixes into the meat and keeps the kofte incredibly moist.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the kofte for 3-4 minutes per side until well-browned and cooked through.
Warm the pita bread. Serve the kofte with yogurt, a sprinkle of sumac, and warm pita. A simple tomato-cucumber salad on the side is traditional.
Nutrition per Serving
380kcal
Calories
28g
Protein
22g
Carbs
20g
Fat
1g
Fiber
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