Izmir Kofte

Name: Izmir Kofte
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 Eggs; 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 cups water or lamb/beef stock; 1 kilo lean ground beef or lamb; 1 small Onion, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 mediums green peppers, seeded and cut diagonally into slices; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 large tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup virgin olive oil

“Izmir Kofte is a gluten free and primal recipe with 6 servings. One serving contains 183 calories, 5g of protein, and 15g of fat. For $1.1 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires tomato paste, onion, salt and pepper, and ground cumin. It works best as a side dish, and is done in about 45 minutes. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 38%, which is rather bad. Similar recipes include Chicken Kofte with Zucchini, Beef Kofte Kebab, and Turkish Kadinbudu Kofte.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 6
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 6

Eggs2
Parsley3 tbsp
Garlic clovesminced2
Ground cumin1 tbsp
Lamb/beef stock2 cups
Ground beef1 kg
Onionsmall, chopped finely1 small
Paprika1 tsp
Peppersseeded and cut diagonally into slices2 medium
Salt and pepper6 servings
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Tomatoeslarge, diced3 large
Butter2 tbsp
Virgin olive oil¼ cup

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7 steps · 45 min

1
Heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit.Make the sauce first. Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and water or stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
2
Let simmer, stirring occasionally, while you make the kfte so that the tomatoes boil down.
3
Combine the ground lamb or beef, onion, garlic, eggs, paprika, cumin and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. With moistened hands, mix the ingredients for about 2 minutes. Keep a bowl of warm water nearby to wet your hands while working. Shape the meat mixture into 20-25 oval balls.

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