What Turkish People Eat For Dinner? Classic Turkish KOFTA Menu For 10

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Process stale bread and onion together in a food processor.

Add ground beef, salt, black pepper, baking soda, and paprika to the food processor and pulse until mixed.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and pulse until even mixture is achieved.

Rest the köfte mixture in the fridge.

Cut potatoes into wedges and partially fry them.

Shape the rested köfte mixture into meatballs and place them in a non-stick round baking dish.

Partially fry green peppers and place them on top of the potatoes and köfte.

Sauté tomato and pepper paste in a mixture of butter and olive oil, then add hot water and season with salt and black pepper.

Pour the tomato sauce over the köfte and vegetables.

Bake the dish for 30-40 minutes until everything is cooked through.

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