Spiced meatballs grill beside bread soaked in peppery stock for a local street classic.
25 min prep 22 min cook 15 min rest
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Knead the ground beef, crumbled bread crumb, grated onion, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Shape the mixture into 12 flat koftes and rest for 15 minutes.
Boil the meat stock, butter, and red pepper for 5 minutes.
Dip the bread slices in the hot stock and place them on the grill.
Cook the koftes in a cast-iron pan for 4 minutes per side.
Brown the breads in the same pan for 2 minutes; if they wait too long they soften and break.
Serve the koftes and breads with roasted vegetables.
💡 Tip: Dipping the bread in stock and moving it straight to the grill lets it brown without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve on the same plate with roasted tomatoes, peppers, and ayran.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
38
g carbs
30
g fat
1.6g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
1585.5mg
Sodium
13.9g
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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