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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Tiritli Kofte
Small bulgur and beef meatballs served with chickpeas, garlicky yogurt, tomato sauce, and mint butter.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~526 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 40 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Fine bulgur
- 350 gr Minced beef
- 1 adet Egg
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Flour
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Cumin
General
- 1.4 tatlı kaşığı(~14 ml) Salt
For the sauce
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Cooked chickpeas
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Butter
For serving
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Yogurt
- 2 diş Garlic
For the topping
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
For cooking
- 5 su bardağı(~1000 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with 1 cup of hot water and let it swell for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Add the minced beef, egg, flour, half the salt, black pepper, and cumin to the bulgur and knead for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 3
Roll the mixture into meatballs slightly larger than hazelnuts and arrange them on a tray.
- 4
Melt half the butter in a pot and cook the tomato paste for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the water, chickpeas, and remaining salt, then boil the sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Drop the meatballs into the sauce and cook for 18 minutes total, without stirring for the first 4 minutes so they do not fall apart.
18 min18:00 - 7
Whisk the yogurt with the crushed garlic, then heat the dried mint in the remaining butter for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 8
Plate the meatballs with yogurt and mint butter, then drizzle over a little of the tirit broth.
💡 Tip: Wet your hands with a little water while kneading the bulgur meatballs; if you add too much flour, they absorb the broth and toughen.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve tiritli kofte in a wide shallow dish with garlic yogurt, mint butter, and optional sumac onions.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Fiber
Nutrition (per serving)
~526
kcal calories
30
g protein
52
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 40%Fat 37%
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
- Milk
- Egg
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 Tiritli Kofte make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tiritli Kofte take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Tiritli Kofte difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Tiritli Kofte have?
Approximately 526 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 52g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Tiritli Kofte contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Tiritli Kofte need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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