Homemade meatballs simmer with potatoes, peppers, and tomato paste in a hearty Turkish main dish.
25 min prep 30 min cook 10 min rest
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Knead beef mince with grated onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, half the salt, black pepper, and cumin.
Rest the meatball mixture for 10 minutes.
Cut potatoes into large cubes and green peppers into rings.
Sear the meatballs in half the oil for 5 minutes and set aside.
Turn the potatoes and green peppers in the remaining oil for 4 minutes.
Add tomato paste, hot water, and remaining salt, then arrange the meatballs in the pot.
Cook over low heat for 22 minutes until the potatoes soften.
💡 Tip: Searing the meatballs first keeps them from breaking in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with rice pilaf and cacik.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
27
g protein
43
g carbs
26
g fat
5.7g
Sugar
6.5g
Fiber
1980.6mg
Sodium
12.5g
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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