Izgara köfte – grilled meatballs

Name: Izgara köfte – grilled meatballs
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 600 g minced beef from the halal counter; 1 onion, finely grated; 1 bunch parsley; 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 egg; 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp pul biber, salt, pepper; Flatbread, onions with sumac and tomatoes to serve

Köfte are the heart of Turkish grilling: minced beef is kneaded with onion, parsley, breadcrumbs and spices, shaped into flat patties and grilled or pan-fried.

Time: 30 minServings: 4Difficulty: easy

Method

Knead the mince with onion, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, egg and spices for 5 minutes until sticky.
Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
Shape elongated flat patties with wet hands.
Grill or fry for 3–4 minutes per side.
Serve with flatbread, sumac onions and tomatoes.

Tip from the storeOur meat counter minces fresh on request – a little lamb makes the köfte extra juicy.

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