Famous Thracian meatballs of ground beef and lamb kneaded with cumin and garlic and grilled, served with charred tomatoes and green peppers. A high-protein main course.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Remove the crusts from the stale bread and crumble the inside finely. Grate the onion and garlic and lightly squeeze out the onion juice.
- 2
In a large bowl, knead both ground meats with the breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, pepper flakes, black pepper and salt for 8-10 minutes until well combined and sticky.
- 3
Cover and rest the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Pinch off walnut-size pieces and shape into oval patties about 1.5 cm thick and 6-7 cm long.
- 5
Heat a cast-iron grill pan over high heat; char the halved tomatoes and whole peppers for 6-8 minutes, turning, until blistered, then set aside.
- 6
Grill the kofte in the same pan over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until browned outside and cooked through. Serve hot with the charred tomatoes and peppers.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 438 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
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