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Zahter Tray Meatballs

Name: Hatay Zahterli Tepsi Köftesi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 5 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 500 gr Dana kıyma; 0.5 su bardağı İnce bulgur; 1 yemek kaşığı Zahter; 2 adet Domates; 1 yemek kaşığı Biber salçası; 1 adet Soğan; 3 diş Sarımsak; 0.5 demet Maydanoz; 1 çay kaşığı Kimyon; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 1 çay kaşığı Pul biber; 30 gr Tereyağı

Zahter, bulgur, and tomato bake with beef in this Hatay tray meatball for a fragrant shared dish.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~430 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

25 min prep 45 min cook

#High Protein
#Baked

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Timeline

Total 1 h 10 min

Prep25 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

500 g ground beef
0.5 glass(~100 ml) fine bulgur
1 tbsp(~15 ml) zahter
2 pcs tomatoes
1 tbsp(~15 ml) pepper paste
1 pcs onion
3 clove garlic
0.5 bunch parsley
1 tsp(~5 ml) cumin
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) black pepper
1 tsp(~5 ml) red pepper flakes
30 g butter

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Instructions

1
Drizzle half a cup of hot water over the fine bulgur, cover, and let it swell for 10 minutes.
10 min
10:00
2
Knead the ground beef with the swollen bulgur, grated onion, crushed garlic, pepper paste, chopped parsley, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for 5 minutes, then keep kneading for 8 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hand.
5 min
05:00
3
Spread the mixture in a greased tray to 1.5 cm thickness, divide into 8 equal pieces with a knife, and drizzle melted butter over the top.
4
Arrange tomato slices over the meatballs and add optional green pepper slices if desired.
5
Bake in a preheated 190°C oven for 28 to 32 minutes until browned on top, and serve hot with zahter salad.
30 min
30:00

💡 Tip: Swelling the bulgur with a little water reduces cracking in the tray kofte.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with sumac onions and ayran.

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Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
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Nutrition (per serving)

~430

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 26%Carbs 25%Fat 49%

GI 26 · Low GIGL 7 · Low GL

Sugar

2.9g

Fiber

134.5mg

Sodium

11.1g

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.

Satiety (per serving)

9/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Sesame
Milk

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 Zahter Tray Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Zahter Tray Meatballs take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.
Is Zahter Tray Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Zahter Tray Meatballs have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 27g, fat: 24g.
Which allergens does Zahter Tray Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Sesame, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Zahter Tray Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Zahter Tray Meatballs 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

Drizzle half a cup of hot water over the fine bulgur, cover, and let it swell for 10 minutes.

10 min

10:00

Knead the ground beef with the swollen bulgur, grated onion, crushed garlic, pepper paste, chopped parsley, cumin, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for 5 minutes, then keep kneading for 8 minutes until it no longer sticks to your hand.

5 min

05:00

Spread the mixture in a greased tray to 1.5 cm thickness, divide into 8 equal pieces with a knife, and drizzle melted butter over the top.

Arrange tomato slices over the meatballs and add optional green pepper slices if desired.

Bake in a preheated 190°C oven for 28 to 32 minutes until browned on top, and serve hot with zahter salad.

30 min

30:00

FAQ

How many servings does Zahter Tray Meatballs make?

This recipe serves 5.

How long does Zahter Tray Meatballs take?

Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.

Is Zahter Tray Meatballs difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Zahter Tray Meatballs have?

Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 27g, fat: 24g.

Which allergens does Zahter Tray Meatballs contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Sesame, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Zahter Tray Meatballs need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

Is Zahter Tray Meatballs 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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