Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb; 3 medium onions, grated processed to mush; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5 strands saffron; 6 ounces yellow split peas, cooked and mashed; 1 raw egg; 1 (2 ounce) package onion soup mix (use all envelopes); Filling; 3 hardboiled egg (shelled); 6 soft dried prunes; 4 ounces almonds, slivered blanched

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb
3 medium onions, grated processed to mush
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 strands saffron
6 ounces yellow split peas, cooked and mashed
1 raw egg
1 (2 ounce) package onion soup mix (use all envelopes)
Filling
3 hardboiled egg (shelled)
6 soft dried prunes
4 ounces almonds, slivered blanched

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Stir salt, lemon juice, turmeric, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and saffron into the onion mush. Mix onions, peas and meat. After meat has absorbed the onion mixture, add one raw egg and mix until well combined.
3
Form into 3 large meatballs. Make a hollow in the center of each meatball and add one hard boiled egg, 2 prunes and 1/3 of the nuts. Cover over the hollow so the filling is entirely surrounded by the meat mixture.
4
Spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Open package of onion soup mix and scatter across baking dish. Turn meatballs upside down and place in baking dish. Add enough water to go 2/3 of the way up the dish. Bake for 45 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground lamb, 3 medium onions, grated processed to mush, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kofte Tabrizi (Tabriz Style Meatballs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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