i̇zmir köftesi (turkish meatballs & potatoes in tomato sauce)

Name: İzmir Köftesi (Turkish Meatballs & Potatoes in Tomato Sauce)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500 grams beef mince (ground beef); 4 medium potatoes; 1 large onion, grated; 0.5 cup bread crumbs (or stale bread soaked and squeezed); 1 item egg; 0.5 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano (plus extra for sauce); 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 3 large tomatoes, grated (or 1 tbsp tomato paste diluted in water); 1 cup sunflower oil (for frying); 1.5 cups hot water

A beloved Turkish classic consisting of seasoned, oblong meatballs and potato wedges, first lightly fried and then baked together in a rich, savory tomato sauce. This 'Izmir style' preparation results in a comforting, hearty dish perfect for sharing.

recipe by

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mainTurkish5 servingshigh proteindairy free

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•500 grams beef mince (ground beef)
•4 medium potatoes
•1 large onion, grated
•0.5 cup bread crumbs (or stale bread soaked and squeezed)
•1 item egg
•0.5 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
•1 tsp cumin
•1 tsp dried oregano (plus extra for sauce)
•1 tsp salt
•0.5 tsp black pepper
•3 large tomatoes, grated (or 1 tbsp tomato paste diluted in water)
•1 cup sunflower oil (for frying)
•1.5 cups hot water