Turkish Meatball and Potato Casserole (İzmir Köfte)
2019-07-03- Cuisine: Turkish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield : 6
- Servings : 6
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 25m
- Ready In : 50m
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This is a popular meatball in Turkey. Izmir köfte is usually served with rice and a bowl of yoghurt on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 pound/ 500 grams lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1 egg
- 3 slices of stale white bread, soaked in water and squeezed dry
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. cumin
- 4 large potatoes, sliced 1 green Bell pepper
- 2 tomatoes, peeled
- 1 green Bell pepper
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup hot water
- Sun flower oil for frying
Method
Step 1
Discard the crusts of the bread and crumble the rest into a bowl.
Step 2
Add all the meatball ingredients, knead well until the mixture resembles a soft dough.
Step 3
With wet hands take a piece the size of a large walnut and roll into a large finger shape about 2.5cm/1in. thick. Continue until all the mixture is used.
Step 4
Pour the liquid oil in a frying pan and heat it up.
Step 5
Peel the potatoes and cut them in wedges. Fry them until they soften and turn a light golden brown. Drain them on paper towels.
Step 6
Fry the meatballs in the same oil as the potatoes until they are nicely browned on all sides. Drain them on paper towels.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 375F (180C). In an oven dish, create layers with the potatoes and the meatballs.
Step 8
Cut two tomatoes into wedges. Clean the green and red pepper and cut them into large strips. Arrange the vegetables along with the potatoes.
Step 9
Dilute the tomato paste in a cup of hot water and pour over the top. Cook for about 25- 30 minutes until the tomatoes and peppers are softened. Enjoy!