Bulgarian pan or grill meatballs made with beef, lamb, onion, parsley, cumin, egg, and bread crumbs.
20 min prep 18 min cook
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Grate the onion and squeeze out the excess juice.
Knead the meats, onion, bread crumb, egg, parsley, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl for 6 minutes.
Rest the mixture in the cold for 20 minutes.
Shape the meat mixture into flat rounds.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Cook the kyufte patties for 4 minutes on each side.
Rest the patties for 5 minutes and serve.
💡 Tip: Squeezing the onion juice keeps the mixture from loosening; the patties hold their shape and brown better in the pan.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot as a main dish with optional Shopska salad, yogurt sauce, and fries.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~430
kcal calories
28
g protein
20
g carbs
26
g 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.
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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