Patatesli Sulu Köfte

Potatoes & Meatball Dish 

Meatball Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• ¼ c. Fine Bulgur
• ½ Onion, grated or finely diced
• 1 Egg
• 5 Sprigs Parsley
• ¼ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Paprika
• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• ¼ tsp. Cumin
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 2 T. Flour, to sprinkle on top of Meatballs

Potato & Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 T. Olive Oil
• ¼ c. Tomato Paste
• ½ Onion, diced
• 5 c. Water
• 4-5 Potatoes, diced
• ¼ tsp. Thyme
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ¼ tsp. Black Pepper
• ½ tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
• ½ tsp. Basil
• ¼ tsp. Oregano

1. Knead together all Meatball ingredients (except Flour) until well mixed.
2. Refrigerate Meatball mixture for ½ hour to allow flavors to blend fully.
3. After removing Meatball mixture from the fridge, roll into small balls (about half the size of a walnut or smaller). Lay meatballs out on a tray once they are rolled. Sprinkle with Flour and set aside.
4. Pour Oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add Tomato Paste & Onions. Fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add diced Potatoes. Fry for an additional 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the Water. Bring to a boil.
8. Sprinkle in the Seasonings and stir well.
9. Carefully add the raw Meatballs. Stir gently to mix. Cover and allow to come to a low boil, then cook at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10. Serve hot over or alongside a bed of Rice Pilaf.

Ingredients

Kneading the Meatball mixture

Rolling Meatballs

Beginning to cook the sauce

Adding the Meatballs

Served with Rice Pilaf