Tiny bulgur and beef meatballs simmer with chickpeas, tomato paste, and pomegranate molasses in a tangy southeastern Turkish pot.
45 min prep 45 min cook
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Soak the fine bulgur with 0.5 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
Knead the ground beef, bulgur, flour, salt and black pepper for 8 minutes.
Shape the mixture into chickpea-sized meatballs and rest them on a floured tray.
Finely chop the onion and soften it in the pot for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the meat stock, cooked chickpeas and pomegranate molasses and bring to a boil.
Drop the meatballs into the pot and cook over low heat for 25 minutes.
Foam the butter with dried mint for 1 minute and drizzle over the dish.
💡 Tip: Resting the meatballs on a floured tray helps them hold together in the simmering broth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Drizzle with mint butter and serve hot with pide.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
24
g protein
44
g carbs
17
g fat
8.3g
Sugar
5g
Fiber
1361.5mg
Sodium
8.8g
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
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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