Turkish Köfte

Ingredients

• 300 g ground lamb
• 200 g ground beef
• 1 large onion
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 large red onion
• 4 flatbread
• 4 long green peppers

Steps

1. Grate the onion and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Mix with ground meats, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and salt.
3. Knead the mixture vigorously for 3-4 minutes to develop a sticky, well-bound texture.
4. Shape into oval patties about 8cm long and 2cm thick.
5. Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Grill köfte over high heat (or in a grill pan) for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred with grill marks.
7. Grill long green peppers alongside until blistered and soft, about 3 minutes per side.
8. Toss sliced red onion with sumac and lemon juice.
9. Serve köfte on warm flatbread with sumac onions and grilled peppers.