Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Kofte (Turkish Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (or Lamb); 2 slices White Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 1/4 cups Fresh Mint, Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Cinammon; ⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste; 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin

Servings: persons

1 pound Lean Ground Beef (or Lamb)
2 slices White Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces
1 whole Egg
1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
1/4 cups Fresh Mint, Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Cinammon
⅛ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste
1/2 Tablespoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with tin foil and set it aside.
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Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and knead with your hands until well combined (or use a food processor).
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Shape the mixture into tightly packed meatballs, molding them into ovals.
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Make sure that there is no hollow spot in the middle of the meatballs.
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Place meatballs on the baking sheet.
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Bake for 25 minutes, flipping the meatballs after about 15 minutes.
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Check after 20 minutes: if theyre brown all over, they are ready.
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Serve with a yogurt-mint dressing and Bulgur Pilaf (see my TastyKitchen recipe box for my Bulgur Pilaf recipe).
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Source: adapted from My Recipes and Smitten Kitchen.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Lean Ground Beef (or Lamb), 2 slices White Bread, Torn Into Small Pieces, 1 whole Egg, 1/2 whole Onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Kofte (Turkish 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.

Kofte (Turkish Meatballs)

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