Pounded meat is kneaded with rice, split chickpeas, and egg, then simmered with potatoes in a tomato broth.
35 min prep 42 min cook
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Rinse and drain the rice and lepe.
Knead the ground beef, rice, lepe, egg, chopped parsley, turmeric, black pepper, and half of the salt in a wide bowl.
Knead the mixture firmly for 8 minutes and shape large round meatballs.
Finely chop the onion and saute in sunflower oil for 5 minutes.
Add the tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the water and remaining salt and bring to a boil.
Carefully lower the meatballs into the boiling liquid and cook for 10 minutes.
Cut the potatoes into large pieces, add them to the pot, and cook for 25 more minutes.
💡 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.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~510
kcal calories
35
g protein
42
g carbs
22
g fat
2g
Sugar
2.5g
Fiber
1268mg
Sodium
9.9g
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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