Turkish Meatballs
I made Turkish Meatballs last week, easy to make and very tasty. Made with the meatball spice I got in the bazaar -Köfte Spice (Meatball Spice)
Köftebaharı
This is a spice mix composed of coriander, black pepper, cloves, bay leaves and wild thyme. - So you can make your own LOL
Ingredients:
- one pack of lean beef mince (ground chuck)
- one small onion chopped
- 1/2 a bunch of parsley chopped
- one egg
- 2 slices of bread crumbled
- 2 tablespoons of meatball spice
- a little salt
- 4 cloves of garlic
- one can of chopped tomatoes
Method:
- mix all of the ingredients together except the can of tomatoes
- heat some olive oil in a thick bottomed pan then add the meatballs and slowly cook for 10 minutes stirring all the time to brown evenly
- then add the tomatoes and reduce down to a simmer for 20-30 minutes
In Turkey it was served with mashed potatoes but we ate ours with rice and broccoli.
Later this week I will share a salad recipe with the sumac spice mix and allow you to leave comments to win a packet of sumac and meatball spice in the giveaway!- stay tuned.
I am sending this post to Girlichefs two for tuesdays all about REAL food, made from Scratch.
I adore Girlichef in fact her blog was one of the first I started reading she is my first guest on Wednesday 23rd at 6pm on Chow and Chatter Radio!!!
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Sounds Delish! They look great too!
ReplyDeleteOooo! I like the spices that makes these meatballs a full flavor treat! Serving them with rice and broccoli makes this dish a more balanced meal. Although mash potatoes would be heavenly. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely a REAL meal I would love to sink my teeth into! I may just have to throw together some of this spice mixture and make my own meatballs. Thanks for submitting it to 24T's...it's perfect fit. And looking forward to being your first guest! =)
ReplyDeleteHi! Heather at girlichef told me about your post! Thank you in advance for posting it up to Two for Tuesdays Recipe Blog Hop! I adore middle eastern food and will definitely be trying this turkish recipe! You have a lovely site and I am now following you and grabbed your Rss feed! Thanks again! Alex@amoderatelife
ReplyDeleteThese sound really good!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great blend of spices for meatballs. I'm defiantly going to try this!
ReplyDeleteChef E thanks
ReplyDeletefresh local and best: he he your funny but RD's do like balance
girlichef: love ya thanks for being my first guest
Alex: thanks so much great to meet you
Bo thanks so much
sinful southern desserts oh you will love them
I love the sound of that spice blend! Mmmm meatballs.
ReplyDeleteTurkish meatball sandwiches, anyone? :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks a really good example of how tomato sauce goes well with mixed spices, yum! Looking forward to your radio :)
ReplyDeleteI seldom make meatballs. This looks simple to make and delicious. Would be so good with rice or noodles....mmm
ReplyDeleteI love meatballs--these look delicious--loving all the spices in them! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAlready trying new recipes! How great. You're so curious!
ReplyDeleteoh that looks so yummy! a very satisfying meal you ve made there Rebecca. I could eat that anytime esp when there is rice!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious Rebecca. We have a Turkish shop here so I'll check out their spice mix selections.
ReplyDeleteI took that Turkish cooking class and none of the food came out as tasty as yours. You definitely know what you are doing. :)
ReplyDeleteThe meatballs look delectable!
ReplyDeleteYum, what a lovely meal. I know I would enjoy the spice blend you've used in the meatballs. This is my idea of comfort food.
ReplyDeleteThis look very comfort and delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love meatballs and this looks very delicious!
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteDo you know how much bay leaf in the spice mixture (as we should not ingest too much of that)?
Looking forward to the radio -first one was great!
The turkish meatballs sounds delightful. The spice mixture makes them extra special:)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so hearty and delicious. I love Kofte and in Pakistan, we have a spicy curry type version too. :)
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing! Comfort food for sure, thanks for sharing the recipe!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
ReplyDeleteYou are so diligent! I brought back similar spices from the Bazaar and have yet to make anything! Did you get some apple tea? I love that tea!
Love your meatballs, remember how much I lovd Turkey and their cuisine!
I did a little Turkish meze myself this week. We shoulda shared. GREG
ReplyDeleteOh Rebecca, these meatballs look so tasty...love the spices in it :-)
ReplyDeleteJoanne oh its so good lol
ReplyDeleteJenn love it!
the lacquer spoon aw thanks so much
Mary oh it would rock with noodles good idea
deb thanks
Laura smiles
Zurin thanks so much
3 hungry tummies oh thats cool hope you get some great spices
Lisa aw your too kind
Angie thanks
Cathy oh so true
Sonia thanks
Azita thanks so much
Doc oh not sure always learn something from you
Kim oh your right
fortheloveofyum oh adore Pakistani food
design wine and dine my pleasure
taste of beirut yep I think I will have a cup now!
Greg oh thats so cool will check out your blog
Juliana thanks
I love the spices in there. I wouldn't be able to resist.
ReplyDeleteHow delicious with that spice mix Rebecca! Such a good idea to make meatballs with it. My favorite!
ReplyDeleteMmm, I think I'm going to try that spice mix in meatloaf. I've been on a meatloaf kick lately!
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious with the spice mix!
ReplyDeleteI believe I had something similar to this when I was in Qatar. I love Turkish food.
ReplyDeleteBridgett oh you would love this stay tuned for a giveaway
ReplyDeletereeni thanks so much
butterpoweredbike wow thats a cool idea
5 star foodie thanks
thomas oh Qatar would be fun and thanks for stopping by
These meatballs sound so good! Thanks for posting them on Two for Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteLove the spices in this. Meatballs are so adaptable to many cuisines. I'm glad I joined Two for Tuesdays.
ReplyDeleteBethany oh my pleasure
ReplyDeletePenny oh thanks and thanks for stopping by on my way over to your blog