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Medium 1 hr 5 min~500 kcal 9/10
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Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi
Beef, rice, yellow split peas, herbs, egg, walnuts, and dried fruit form large stuffed Iranian meatballs.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 57 min📖 1 min readServes 6~610 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
55 min prep 122 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 2 h 57 min- Prep55 min
- Cooking2 h 2 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 700 gr Beef mince
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Basmati rice
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Yellow lentils
- 2 adet Eggs
- 2 adet Onions
- 0.5 demet Parsley
- 0.3 demet Tarragon
- 0.3 demet Chives
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Walnuts
- 6 adet Dried plums
- 6 adet Dried apricots
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Turmeric
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the basmati rice for 12 minutes and drain.
12 min12:00 - 2
Boil the yellow lentils for 18 minutes until soft and drain.
18 min18:00 - 3
Grate one onion and squeeze out its juice.
- 4
Knead beef mince, rice, lentils, eggs, grated onion, parsley, tarragon, chives, dried mint, turmeric, salt, and black pepper for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 5
Coarsely chop walnuts, dried plums, and dried apricots.
- 6
Divide the mixture into 6 parts and shape large meatballs filled with the walnut fruit mixture.
- 7
Fry the remaining onion in oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 8
Add tomato paste, water, and lemon juice and bring the sauce to a boil.
- 9
Place the meatballs in the sauce and cook over low heat for 75 minutes, spooning sauce over them without turning.
1 hr 15 min75:00
💡 Tip: Long kneading helps the large meatballs hold their shape without cracking in the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with tomato sauce, fresh herbs, lavash, or plain rice.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 79% match~610
kcal calories
36
g protein
48
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 32%Fat 44%
GI 28 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
75.5g
Sugar
12.6g
Fiber
1294mg
Sodium
11.7g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (79%); values are estimates.
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.
Satiety (per serving)
10/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Tree nuts
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 Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi take?
Prep 55 minutes, cooking 122 minutes; 177 minutes in total.Is Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi have?
Approximately 610 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 48g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi need?
This recipe needs 19 ingredients.Is Tabriz Kufteh Tabrizi filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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