One Pan
Kofta (Turkish Style) Meatballs
The formula
Ground beef + warm spices
What you’ll need
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Spices & seasonings: cinnamon, cardamom, paprika, nutmeg, parsley, sumac (optional), cayenne (optional), salt, and pepper
How to make it
- Combine the ground beef, diced onion, garlic, and all spices & seasonings.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs or small oval patties.
- Heat a large pan and add the meatballs in a single layer.
- Brown on all sides and continue cooking until cooked through.
- Let the kofta rest briefly.
- Taste and adjust the spice balance the next time you make them.
Make it your own
- Shape the kofta smaller for quicker cooking or larger for a juicier center.
- Serve with tomatoes, cucumber, greens, yogurt, or vegetables you have on hand.