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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kuru Kofte
Classic Turkish pan-fried beef meatballs with onion, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, and warm spices.
Easy⏱️ 38 min📖 1 min readServes 4~380 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
22 min prep 16 min cook
- #High Protein
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 38 min- Prep22 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 600 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 1 Egg
- 0.6 cup(~120 ml) Breadcrumbs
- 0.3 bunch Parsley
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 500 g Potatoes
- 4 cup Ayran
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Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice, then finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Knead the ground beef, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, black pepper, and salt for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Shape the mixture into flat oval meatballs.
- 4
Rest the meatballs in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a pan.
- 6
Cook the meatballs for 10 minutes total, until browned on both sides.
10 min10:00 - 7
Cut the potatoes into sticks and fry them in a separate pan for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 8
Serve kuru kofte with the potatoes and ayran.
💡 Tip: After grating the onion, squeeze out its juice; excess moisture can make the meatballs split in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kuru kofte hot with fried potatoes, bean salad, and optional ayran.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
28
g protein
18
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 19%Fat 52%
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 Kuru Kofte make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kuru Kofte take?
Prep 22 minutes, cooking 16 minutes; 38 minutes in total.Is Kuru Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Kuru Kofte have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 18g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Kuru Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Kuru Kofte need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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