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Adana Kebap
Hard 1 hr 5 min~380 kcal 9/10
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Bitlis Er Koca Gormez
A Bitlis meatball made with lamb, fine bulgur, egg, green pepper, onion, basil, and butter-fried edges.
Medium⏱️ 44 min📖 1 min readServes 4~450 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 16 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 44 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 450 gr Ground lamb
- 1.4 su bardağı(~280 ml) Fine bulgur for kofte
- 1 adet Egg
- 1 adet Onion
- 2 adet Green peppers
For the spice mix
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Dried basil
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
For frying
- 45 gr Butter
Yoğurmak için
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the onion and green peppers very finely.
- 2
Put the ground lamb, fine bulgur, egg, onion, green peppers, dried basil, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.
- 3
Knead the mixture for 10 minutes, adding the water little by little as it firms up.
10 min10:00 - 4
Divide the mixture into egg-sized pieces and flatten each one into a patty in your palm.
- 5
Melt the butter in a wide pan and arrange the patties in a single layer.
- 6
Fry the first side of the patties over medium heat for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 7
Turn them and cook the other side for another 7 minutes, then serve hot.
7 min07:00
💡 Tip: Ask the butcher to grind the meat twice; adding the water gradually while kneading with bulgur brings the meatballs together without making them fall apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Er Koca Gormez meatballs hot with optional ayran, sumac onions, and lavash for a hearty Bitlis-style plate.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~450
kcal calories
25
g protein
34
g carbs
25
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 30%Fat 48%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Milk
- Gluten
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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FAQ
How many servings does Bitlis Er Koca Gormez make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Bitlis Er Koca Gormez take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 44 minutes in total.Is Bitlis Er Koca Gormez difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Bitlis Er Koca Gormez have?
Approximately 450 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 34g, fat: 25g.Which allergens does Bitlis Er Koca Gormez contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Milk, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Bitlis Er Koca Gormez need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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