Name: Authentic İzmir Köfte Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Köfte):**; 500 grams ground beef (or a mix of beef and lamb); 1 medium onion, finely grated; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying); *For the Sauce and Potatoes:**; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick wedges; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 large tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes); 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups hot water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (pul biber, optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil

İzmir köfte 🇹🇷 Turkey

Meatballs made with ground meat, onions, and spices

izmir köfte meatballs

Made with

Ground meat onion spices bread crumbs

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