Turkish Meatballs Potato Bake
Spiced beef and lamb meatballs (kofte) baked with potatoes and peppers in an aromatic tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes medium-sized
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- salt to taste
MEATBALLS (KOFTE)
- 250 g minced lamb
- 400 g minced beef
- 2/3 cup breadcrumbs or 1-2 slices of white bread
- 2 onions
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 4-5 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp mint fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp cumin Cuminum cyminum
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1.5 tsp salt or to taste
THE SAUCE
- 800 g chopped tomatoes 2 x 400g can
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 500-700 ml chicken broth or water + stock ppowder/cube
- 1 tsp chilli powder or flakes
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- olive oil
Instructions
POTATOES
- Peel and slice the potatoes into pieces just under 1cm thick. Season with salt.
- Fry each side until golden, about 2 minutes per side. They don’t need to be fully cooked as they will finish cooking in the oven. Drain from the oil and keep warm.
MEATBALLS (KOFTE)
- Blend onion and garlic in a food processor until they form a paste.
- In a large bowl, mix minced meat with the onion and garlic paste. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly by hand for about 5 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into small, uniform meatballs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
THE SAUCE
- Heat oil in a deep pan. Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 3 minutes. Add all other sauce ingredients and simmer for aditional 10 minutes.
ASSEMBLE THE DISH
- Grease a large baking dish with oil. Arrange the fried potato slices in an even layer at the bottom. Place the meatballs on top of the potatoes.
- Cut bell pepper and red onion into small pieces and scatter around the meatballs.
- Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Place the dish, uncovered, in the preheated oven at 200°C and bake for 35 minutes. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
The total calories for the whole dish are approx. 2624 calories. This estimate may vary depending on the specific types and brands of products used. This is an estimate and can vary based on the specific brands and types of ingredients used.
This recipe makes 12 meatballs and serves 4 people, with 3 meatballs per portion. Each portion is approximately 656 calories.
This recipe makes 12 meatballs and serves 4 people, with 3 meatballs per portion. Each portion is approximately 656 calories.