Homemade Bulgarian Kufteta

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken can be more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is often cheaper.

Soak the bread in water. Then squeeze it in the palm of your hand, completely remove the water. Knead all the ingredients except the olive oil together with the wet bread until they are completely mixed.

Rest the minced beef mixture in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours.

Remove from the refrigerator, take a piece from the mixture about the size of a walnut and shape it into a slightly curved disc.

Heat the cast-iron skillet on medium heat, then brush the pan with olive oil. Once the olive oil is hot, place the kuftetas into the pan.

Cook the kuftetas for about 6 minutes on each side until the grill marks appear on them.

Transfer to a serving plate, serve hot with herbs or greens.

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