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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs
Beef mince, breadcrumbs, mineral water, and garlic shape into juicy griddle meatballs.
Easy⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 3~520 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
12 min prep 12 min cook 31 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep12 min
- Resting/Marinating31 min
- Cooking12 min
Ingredients
3 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Ground beef brisket
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Bread crumbs
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tea glass(~50 ml) Sparkling water
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Baking soda
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and gently squeeze out some of its juice.
- 2
Knead the ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, sparkling water, baking soda, salt, and black pepper for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Rest the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes so the koftes do not fall apart while cooking.
15 min15:00 - 4
Shape the mixture into flat finger-shaped koftes.
- 5
Cook the koftes in a hot cast-iron pan for 4 minutes per side.
8 min08:00 - 6
Rest the koftes for 2 minutes and serve with piyaz.
2 min02:00
💡 Tip: Mineral water loosens the kofte; resting the mixture for 15 minutes keeps it from cracking on the grill.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with piyaz, roasted peppers, and toasted bread.
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Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 63% match~520
kcal calories
33
g protein
20
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 25%Carbs 15%Fat 60%
GI 24 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL
1.9g
Sugar
1.1g
Fiber
821.1mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (63%); values are estimates.
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)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- 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 Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs make?
This recipe serves 3.How long does Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs take?
Prep 12 minutes, cooking 12 minutes, including 31 minutes of passive resting; 55 minutes in total.Is Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 33g, carbs: 20g, fat: 34g.Which allergens does Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Istanbul Sultanahmet Meatballs need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.Is Istanbul Sultanahmet 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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