Stuffed bulgur dumplings, tiny plain dumplings, chickpeas, beef, and tangy broth make a hearty soup.
65 min prep 75 min cook 5 min rest
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Soak the bulgur and semolina with hot water for 10 minutes.
Fry the ground beef with onion for 8 minutes and cool it.
Add flour, egg, pepper paste, and salt to the bulgur and knead for 10 minutes.
Use half the dough for stuffed koftes with the beef filling and the rest for small empty koftes.
Sear the diced beef in a pot for 8 minutes.
Add pepper paste, chickpeas, and 7 cups water and cook the meat for 35 minutes.
Drop the koftes into the boiling liquid and cook for 12 minutes.
Add lemon juice and mint butter, then rest for 5 minutes.
💡 Tip: Dropping the koftes gently into boiling liquid prevents them from cracking; do not stir roughly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with mint butter and serve with lemon as a main dish.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
26
g protein
58
g carbs
19
g fat
2.9g
Sugar
3.7g
Fiber
691.3mg
Sodium
7.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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