Köfte (Turkish Meatballs)
Köfte, or Turkish meatballs, are juicy and flavor-packed bites that bring the essence of Turkey right to your table. Infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, these tender meatballs are incredibly versatile, perfect for serving as appetizers or alongside rice and salads. Easy to prepare, they’re an ideal choice for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family dinner or celebrating with friends. Enjoy the delightful taste of Köfte that will impress everyone at your gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by grating the onion and chopping the parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into oval meatballs about the size of golf balls.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the Köfte for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with yogurt sauce or tahini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg