Kuru Köfte Meatballs

These popular Turkish meatballs are delicious and very easy to prepare.

These small kebabs are perfect as a high protein snack or as in wraps with salad and yogurt.

What are Kuru Köfte

Kuru Köfte are Turkish meatballs. Kuru means ‘dry’ as the meatballs do not have a sauce.

Crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, you can either form them into finger-like shapes, or round patties.

What kind of ground meat?

You could use either beef or lamb for these meatballs. I use a mix of both so they cook quickly and for the fat content.

Typically for kebabs and Turkish köfte/meatballs, it is important to use meat with some fat to make the meatballs moist and succulent.

How to make the meatballs

1. Soak the bread in water and gently squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground meats, the bread, eggs, cumin, onions and seasoning.
3. Take golf ball size amounts and shape into oval shapes.
4. Coat the meatballs in flour and fry in a large skillet till golden.

Pro Tip

Fry the meatballs in butter for an amazing flavour, adding a bit of olive oil so that the butter does not burn. They can also be grilled or barbecued, and are great with a salad, bread and a serving of plain yogurt.

Make in advance

These meatballs can be prepared the day before and chilled. This will allow the flavours to infuse and they will keep their shape better.

How to serve them

Serve with Turkish Rice, vegetables, salad or in a wrap with cold yogurt.

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Kuru Köfte Meatballs

These popular Turkish meatballs are delicious and very easy to prepare.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time35 mins

Course: Mains, Snack

Cuisine: Turkish

Keyword: köfte kebabs, Kuru köfte, Turkish Meatballs

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 543kcal

Author: Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

• 1 lbs ground lamb
• 1 lbs ground beef
• 2 small onions grated
• 2 slices bread (without crust)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 medium eggs
• 1 cup water
• pepper and salt to taste
• butter and olive oil to fry

US CustomaryMetric

Instructions

• Soak the bread in water then remove from water and gently squeeze to remove the excess liquid.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread, eggs, salt and pepper, cumin, onions and minced meat and mix well for a few minutes.
• Taking an egg size amount of the mixture at a time, shape into small round patties or finger like shapes.
• Lightly press the köfte in flour and fry on medium heat in the butter and oil for 4 or 5 minutes, till golden brown.

Recipe Notes

• Fry the meatballs in butter for an amazing flavour, adding a bit of olive oil so that the butter does not burn.
• They can also be grilled or barbecued, and are great with a salad, bread and a serving of plain yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

Kuru Köfte Meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 Calories from Fat 315

% Daily Value*

Fat 35g54%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Cholesterol 170mg57%

Sodium 172mg7%

Potassium 486mg14%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 100IU2%

Vitamin C 1.7mg2%

Calcium 66mg7%

Iron 4.9mg27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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