Köfte

Ingredients10

• ground beef500 g
• onion1
• stale bread2 slices
• egg1
• flat-leaf parsley20 g
• garlic2 cloves
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground black pepper1/2 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• olive oil2 tbsp

Method

1. Soak the bread briefly in water, then squeeze out the excess and crumble it.
2. Grate the onion and garlic, and finely chop the parsley.
3. Mix the beef with the bread, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, cumin, pepper, and salt until evenly combined.
4. Knead the mixture for a few minutes, then shape it into oval patties.
5. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook the köfte for about 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
7. Serve hot with bread, salad, or yogurt.