Cızbız Köfte

Ingredients10

• ground beef500 g
• onion1
• flat-leaf parsley20 g
• egg1
• breadcrumbs40 g
• cumin1 tsp
• Aleppo pepper1 tsp
• black pepper0.5 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• olive oil2 tbsp

Method

1. Grate the onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Finely chop the parsley.
2. Mix the beef with the onion, parsley, egg, breadcrumbs, cumin, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
3. Shape the mixture into small, slightly flattened oval meatballs.
4. Heat a heavy griddle or skillet until very hot and brush it with olive oil.
5. Cook the meatballs in batches, pressing lightly, until browned and sizzling on both sides.
6. Serve hot with sliced onion, sumac, and flatbread.