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Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte
Fine bulgur and beef mince shape into small oval koftes, then simmer in a tomato butter sauce for a hearty regional Turkish dish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 2 min📖 1 min readServes 5~420 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 2 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
- 350 g Ground beef
- 1 Egg
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Flour
- 1 Onion
For the sauce
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Butter
For serving
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 clove Garlic
For the topping
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For cooking
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with half a cup of hot water for 10 minutes until swollen.
10 min10:00 - 2
Grate the onion and squeeze out the excess juice.
- 3
Knead the bulgur, ground beef, egg, flour, onion, half of the salt, and black pepper for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Shape the mixture into small oval meatballs.
- 5
Fry the tomato paste in butter for 2 minutes, then add the water and remaining salt.
2 min02:00 - 6
Add the meatballs to the simmering sauce and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Prepare the garlic yogurt, then serve the meatballs with mint and hot sauce.
💡 Tip: Soak the bulgur briefly and knead it well with the meat; when the mixture turns smooth in your palm, the meatballs will not open in the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve somelek meatballs hot with garlic yogurt, mint butter, and optional bulgur pilaf.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~420
kcal calories
24
g protein
46
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 45%Fat 31%
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
- Gluten
- Egg
- 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 Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 62 minutes in total.Is Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte have?
Approximately 420 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 46g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kahramanmaras Somelek Kofte need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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