Arnavut Köftesi

Summary

Ingredients

• 500 g minced beef
• 3 slices bread
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon chicken broth
• 250 g natural yourt
• 2 onions)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 8 tablespoon oil
• water
• salt

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, knead together the minced beef, bread slices, pressed garlic, and chicken broth until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small walnut-sized balls.
3. Heat the 8 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until hot.
4. Fry the meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature 71°C / 160°F).
5. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a clean plate.
6. Cut the onions into long strips.
7. Add the onion strips to the same pan and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
8. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
9. Add roughly 1 cup water and salt to taste.
10. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
11. Return the meatballs to the pan and stir gently to coat with sauce.
12. Serve with the yogurt on the side.