Türkiye • Main course

Turkish Kofte Meatballs

Make turkish kofte meatballs at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by Türkiye's cuisine.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook15 min
Servings4
Turkish Kofte Meatballs
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Gurman chef · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Mix mince, drained onion, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, spices, salt and parsley until just combined.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Refrigerate for 20 minutes so the mixture firms.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Shape into 16 small flattened oval patties.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Heat olive oil in a grill pan or frying pan over medium heat.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Cook in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and the centre reaches 71°C. Rest briefly and serve with salad.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested