Long, flat beef köfte from Sivas, Turkey, seasoned with cumin and garlic, grilled and served with charred tomatoes and green peppers. A high-protein main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice well; crush the garlic.
- 2
Knead the beef with the onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt for 5 minutes until sticky; chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
Divide into 12 pieces and shape each into a flat köfte 10-12 cm long and about a finger thick.
- 4
Heat a barbecue or cast-iron grill pan over high heat until very hot. Halve the tomatoes and char them with the peppers for 8-10 minutes, turning, then set aside.
- 5
Grill the köfte for 3-4 minutes per side until browned outside and cooked through.
- 6
Serve the köfte hot with the charred tomatoes and peppers.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 422 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbs | 7 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
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