Shape the meatballs
Make meatballs from the ground beef, grated onion and breadcrumbs.
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Turkish Cuisine Main Dishes
İzmir Köfte – Turkish Meatball and Potato Bake Recipe
Baked İzmir Köfte: lightly fried beef meatballs and potato wedges finished in the oven with a tomato paste sauce.
Prep 20 minCook 45 minTotal 1 h 5 minServings 5Difficulty Medium
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Fry the potato wedges
Cut the potatoes into wedges and fry them lightly in a little oil.
Brown the meatballs
Lightly fry the meatballs in the same oil as well.
Arrange in a baking dish
Arrange the potatoes and meatballs in a baking dish.
Add sauce and bake
Loosen the tomato paste with hot water, pour it over the top and bake in the oven.
Time's up! Enjoy your meal.
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