RecipesTurkeyKöfte

Köfte

Turkish meatballs - grilled spiced meat patties. Universal Turkish favorite.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

🧂 Ingredients

  • 500 g Ground beef/lamb
  • 1 Onion
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parsley
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 Egg

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Grate onion. Squeeze out moisture.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  2. 2

    Mix all ingredients. Knead well.

    ⏱️ 10 minutes
  3. 3

    Shape into oval patties.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  4. 4

    Grill or pan fry until cooked.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Knead mixture well for texture
  • Every region has a version
  • Serve with pilav or bread

🔄 Variations

  • Adana köfte (spicy)
  • Izgara köfte (grilled)

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving

Calories280
Protein24g
Carbs8g
Fat18g
Fiber1g

🏷️ Tags

Köfte Recipe - Turkey | world.food