Turkish Köfte
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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 porzioni Medium
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Come preparare

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 Immagine generata dall'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 Immagine generata dall'IA

Perché questa ricetta funziona

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.

Conservazione e riscaldamento

Come conservarla

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

Come riscaldarla

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.

Nutrizione / porzione

452kcal
28,46 gproteine
23,18 gcarboidrati
26,89 ggrassi
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Pubblicata il 20 ago 2026 · aggiornata il 21 ago 2026