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Name: Authentic Sultanahmet Köftecisi Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: *For the Köfte (Meatballs):**; 500 grams ground beef (15-20% fat); 150 grams ground lamb (optional, for authentic flavor); 1 large onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 100 grams stale white bread, crusts removed; 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons fine bulgur (or breadcrumbs); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for the mixture); Olive oil or butter (for cooking); *For the Tomato Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 400 grams tomato puree or crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 cup water or beef broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; *For Assembly:**; 4-6 crusty white bread rolls (simit or soft kifli rolls); 4-6 green Turkish peppers (sivri biber) or banana peppers

Sultanahmet Köftecisi

🇹🇷 Turkey

Istanbul

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