Fried Köfte
These are a great alternative to burgers because they have great flavor and aren’t served on a bun. Be sure to use grass-fed ground beef with at least 15% fat. A 90/10 ratio will not have enough fat for frying or flavor. Serve with raw or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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¼ cup grated onion
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½ teaspoon salt (or ¼ teaspoon sea salt)
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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A pinch of dried thyme or one small bunch of chopped fresh parsley
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A pinch of hot pepper flakes or powder
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1 tablespoon of butter for frying
Instructions
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Mix all the ingredients except butter in a large bowl.
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Shape the meat into small patties.
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Keep the patties refrigerated until ready to fry.
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Heat butter in a pan until it sizzles a little.
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Add patties and fry on each side about 3 minutes until browned and cooked in the middle.
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Serve with fresh vegetables such as cucumber and tomato.