I don’t know why, but every child in Turkey loves juicy meatballs. Preparing meatballs can be intimidating, but they are actually quite simple to make. I recommend having rice pilaf on the menu as well. Juicy meatballs are a very tasty and satisfying dish.
With this recipe, juicy meatballs for 4 people can be prepared in about 90 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sunflower oil,
- 3 Potatoes (medium),
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste,
- 1 Onion (medium),
- 4 cups hot water (a cup is 200 mL),
- 3-4 sprigs parsley,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- 1 teaspoon chili paprika,
For the meatballs;
- 200 gr mince (beef),
- 2 tablespoons bulgur wheat or 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs,
- 2 cloves garlic,
- 1 teaspoon paprika,
- 1 teaspoon black pepper,
- 1 teaspoon salt,
- 2 tablespoons flour.
Directions
Step 1: Put the mince, bulgur, grated garlic, paprika, black pepper and salt in a bowl and knead for 5 minutes,
Step 2: Keep the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to rest,
Step 3: Take small pieces of the mixture and roll them between your hands,
Step 4: To prevent the meatballs from sticking together, dip the meatballs in 2 tablespoons of flour,
Step 5: Heat a pot over medium heat,
Step 6: Put 3 tablespoons sunflower oil in the pot,
Step 7: When the oil is hot, put the diced onion in the pot and heat for 5-6 minutes, stirring,
Step 8: Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste and heat for 3-4 minutes,
Step 9: Put the diced potatoes in the pot and heat for 5-6 minutes,
Step 10: Add 4 cups hot water to the pot and mix (Add enough water to cover the top of the potato with 2 fingers),
Step 11: Add the meatballs you prepared to the boiling dish and mix gently,
Step 12: Add 1 teaspoon salt,
Step 13; Add 1 teaspoon paprika and stir,
Step 14: Cook for 30 minutes on low heat,
Step 15: When serving, sprinkle some parsley.
Key point; While cooking, you can check it from time to time and add some hot water depending on the situation.
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