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Bitlis Er Koca Gormez

Name: Bitlis Er Koca Gormez
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 450 g Ground lamb; 1.4 cup Fine bulgur for kofte; 1 Egg; 1 Onion; 2 Green peppers; 1 tbsp Dried basil; 0.7 tsp Cumin; 0.7 tsp Red pepper flakes; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 dessert spoon Salt; 45 g Butter; 0.5 cup Water

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

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Total 44 min

Prep28 min
Cooking16 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Quick:

For the meatballs

450 g Ground lamb
1.4 cup(~280 ml) Fine bulgur for kofte
1 Egg
1 Onion
2 Green peppers

For the spice mix

1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dried basil
0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Cumin
0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

General

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt

For frying

45 g Butter

Yoğurmak için

0.5 cup(~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 min
10:00
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 min
07:00
7
Turn them and cook the other side for another 7 minutes, then serve hot.
7 min
07:00

💡 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.

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Iron
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Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~450

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 22%Carbs 30%Fat 48%

2.8g

Sugar

Fiber

1331.7mg

Sodium

17.4g

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

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.
Is Bitlis Er Koca Gormez filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Chop the onion and green peppers very finely.

Put the ground lamb, fine bulgur, egg, onion, green peppers, dried basil, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.

Knead the mixture for 10 minutes, adding the water little by little as it firms up.

10 min

10:00

Divide the mixture into egg-sized pieces and flatten each one into a patty in your palm.

Melt the butter in a wide pan and arrange the patties in a single layer.

Fry the first side of the patties over medium heat for 7 minutes.

7 min

07:00

Turn them and cook the other side for another 7 minutes, then serve hot.

7 min

07:00

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.

Is Bitlis Er Koca Gormez filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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