A hearty Antalya pot with tiny beef and bulgur meatballs, chickpeas, rice, tomato paste, and lemon.
35 min prep 45 min cook
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Knead the ground beef, bulgur, rice, egg, half the salt, and flour.
Rest the mixture for 15 minutes.
Roll chickpea-size meatballs.
Fry the olive oil and tomato paste in a pot for 3 minutes.
Add the water and bring to a boil, then gently drop the meatballs into the pot.
Cook the meatballs over low heat for 25 minutes.
Add the chickpeas and boil for another 12 minutes.
Serve hot with lemon juice and dried mint.
💡 Tip: Wet your hands lightly before flouring the meatballs; the tiny rounds shape more neatly and hold together while cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with lemon, dried mint, and pickles on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~420
kcal calories
26
g protein
44
g carbs
16
g 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.
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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