AuthorMutfaktan Sofraya
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Izmir Meatballs is one of the most delicious and fertile ones among dozens of meatball types. It is a delicious juicy dish with meatballs and vegetables and you can dip your bread in its wonderful sauce. Making Izmir Meatballs consists of several steps, but it is not a difficult recipe. Whether you make it in a pot or in the oven, if you haven't tried it yet, try it!

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time35 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time1 hr

Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs) Ingredients:

For meatballs:
For Garnish:
For sauce:

How to Make Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)?

1
izmir köfte tarifi

Put the meatball ingredients in a wide bowl.

2
izmir köfte tarifi

Knead well.

3
izmir köfte tarifi

Add the finely chopped parsley last.

4
izmir köfte tarifi

Knead again until all the ingredients are well mixed together.

5
izmir köfte tarifi

Take a piece of your meatball mix and shape it into an oval.

6
izmir köfte tarifi

Shape all the same way.

7
izmir köfte tarifi

Chop the washed and peeled potatoes.

8
izmir köfte tarifi

Fry the potatoes in a little oil. Take care not to completely brown them.

9
izmir köfte tarifi

In the same way, fry the meatballs a little.

10
izmir köfte tarifi

Put the meatballs, potatoes, chopped tomatoes and peppers side by side on the baking tray.

11
izmir köfte tarifi

Mix well the grated tomatoes, tomato and pepper pastes, olive oil, salt and red pepper powder and fry it on the stove for 10 minutes. Pour over meatballs and vegetables.

12
izmir köfte tarifi

Bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 20-25 minutes without fan. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

** If you are going to cook on the stove instead of in the oven, put the amount of meatballs and vegetables that your flat pot will take. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.

Ingredients

Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs) Ingredients:

For meatballs:
For Garnish:
For sauce:

Directions

How to Make Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)?

1
izmir köfte tarifi

Put the meatball ingredients in a wide bowl.

2
izmir köfte tarifi

Knead well.

3
izmir köfte tarifi

Add the finely chopped parsley last.

4
izmir köfte tarifi

Knead again until all the ingredients are well mixed together.

5
izmir köfte tarifi

Take a piece of your meatball mix and shape it into an oval.

6
izmir köfte tarifi

Shape all the same way.

7
izmir köfte tarifi

Chop the washed and peeled potatoes.

8
izmir köfte tarifi

Fry the potatoes in a little oil. Take care not to completely brown them.

9
izmir köfte tarifi

In the same way, fry the meatballs a little.

10
izmir köfte tarifi

Put the meatballs, potatoes, chopped tomatoes and peppers side by side on the baking tray.

11
izmir köfte tarifi

Mix well the grated tomatoes, tomato and pepper pastes, olive oil, salt and red pepper powder and fry it on the stove for 10 minutes. Pour over meatballs and vegetables.

12
izmir köfte tarifi

Bake in a preheated 200 degree oven for 20-25 minutes without fan. Serve hot. Enjoy your meal!

** If you are going to cook on the stove instead of in the oven, put the amount of meatballs and vegetables that your flat pot will take. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.

Notes

Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs): Turkish meatballs with vegetables