Izmir Kofta – Absolutely Delicious👌

Name: Izmir Kofta – Absolutely Delicious👌
Ingredients: 1.1 lbs ground beef (500 grams), finely ground; 1 small onion, grated or very finely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 2 cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs; Salt, black pepper, mixed spices, paprika; 5 medium potatoes, peeled and cleaned; 2 tablespoons tomato paste, diluted with water; 2 medium tomatoes, cleaned; 2 green bell peppers; Vegetable oil for frying; For serving:; Radishes, green onions, green bell pepper; Bulgur, rice, or a salad plate

Laila Ma @cook_5179172

Izmir Kofta – Absolutely Delicious👌

Laila Ma @cook_5179172

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Ingredients

1.1 lbsground beef (500 grams), finely ground
1small onion, grated or very finely chopped
3 tablespoonsfinely chopped parsley
2 clovesgarlic, finely minced
1large egg
3 tablespoonsbreadcrumbs
Salt, black pepper, mixed spices, paprika
5medium potatoes, peeled and cleaned
2 tablespoonstomato paste, diluted with water
2medium tomatoes, cleaned
2green bell peppers
Vegetable oil for frying
For serving:
Radishes, green onions, green bell pepper
Bulgur, rice, or a salad plate

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Steps

1

In a bowl, combine the ground beef with the grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, black pepper, salt, mixed spices, and paprika.
2

Mix the meat mixture well, then shape it into large kofta fingers (logs).
3

Cut the potatoes lengthwise into thick slices. Fry them in oil until they are half-cooked.
4

Fry the kofta in a skillet with a little oil until they are half-cooked. Do not overcook.
5

Arrange the kofta fingers and potato slices alternately in a baking dish.
6

Dilute the tomato paste with water to make a sauce, then add a little salt and spices.
7

Pour the sauce over the kofta and potatoes, then add pieces of tomato and green bell pepper on top.
8

Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the top.
9

Remove from the oven and serve with bulgur, rice, or a salad and assorted vegetables. Enjoy!