Turkish Köfte
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Turkish

Turkish Köfte

Tender, warmly spiced beef köfte gently simmered in a bright tomato and pepper sauce. Serve with rice or crusty bread to soak up every savory spoonful.

60 min 4 portions Medium
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Comment préparer

1
Combine the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix with your hands just until evenly combined, then rest for 10 minutes.
2
Divide the mixture into 16 portions and roll each into a compact oval about 5 cm long. Keep the shape firm but do not overwork the meat.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the köfte in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until browned but not fully cooked; transfer to a plate.
Turkish köfte browning in a skillet Image générée par IA
4
Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the diced red pepper for 4 minutes, stirring, until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until brick-red and fragrant.
5
Add the grated tomatoes, warm water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
6
Return the köfte to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until the sauce is glossy and the köfte reach 74°C at the center.
Turkish Köfte simmered in tomato and pepper sauce Image générée par IA

Pourquoi cette recette fonctionne

A brief sear builds browned flavor, while simmering in tomato, pepper, and paprika sauce keeps the köfte tender and lets the spices become rounded and fragrant.

Conservation et réchauffage

Comment la conserver

Refrigerate cooled köfte and sauce in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Comment la réchauffer

Reheat gently in a covered saucepan over medium-low heat with a splash of water until steaming hot throughout and the meat reaches 74°C.

Nutrition / portion

452kcal
28,46 gprotéines
23,18 gglucides
26,89 glipides
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Publiée le 20 août 2026 · mise à jour le 21 août 2026