Turkish Meatballs – KÖFTE

Submitted by Venturists

"Turkish Meatballs made with lamb, beef (or a mixture) and an exotic blend of spices."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 13 Meatballs
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground lamb
• 1 egg
• 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 small onion (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons mixed spice

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl with your hands. Do not over mix which will change the texture of the meat.
2. Form the mixture into a flattened oval shape.
3. The balls can either be grilled or fried in a pan. Cook until done all of the way through.
4. You can find the recipe for the Turkish Meatball Spice Blend here: https://www.venturists.net/turkish-meatballs-kofte/.