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This recipe may contain allergensİzmir Köfte
Medium 1 hr 15 min~520 kcal 9/10
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Igdir Tas Kofte
Pounded meat is kneaded with rice, split chickpeas, and egg, then simmered with potatoes in a tomato broth.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 17 min📖 1 min readServes 6~510 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 42 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 1 h 17 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 700 gr Ground beef
- 0.5 çay bardağı(~50 ml) Rice
- 0.5 çay bardağı(~50 ml) Lepe
- 1 adet Egg
- 0.3 demet Parsley
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 1 adet Onion
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Sunflower oil
- 3 adet Potatoes
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the rice and lepe.
- 2
Knead the ground beef, rice, lepe, egg, chopped parsley, turmeric, black pepper, and half of the salt in a wide bowl.
- 3
Knead the mixture firmly for 8 minutes and shape large round meatballs.
8 min08:00 - 4
Finely chop the onion and saute in sunflower oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the water and remaining salt and bring to a boil.
- 7
Carefully lower the meatballs into the boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 8
Cut the potatoes into large pieces, add them to the pot, and cook for 25 more minutes.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Kneading the kofte mixture for a long time keeps the large meatballs from falling apart while cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with plain rice pilaf, sumac onions, and ayran.
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)
~510
kcal calories
35
g protein
42
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 33%Fat 39%
GI 50 · Low GIGL 21 · High GL
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
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 Igdir Tas Kofte make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Igdir Tas Kofte take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 77 minutes in total.Is Igdir Tas Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Igdir Tas Kofte have?
Approximately 510 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 42g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Igdir Tas Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Igdir Tas Kofte need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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