Inegol Kofte - Turkish Beef Kofta Recipe

5 from 4 votes

These juicy and delicious beef koftas are perfect for the BBQ to entertain guests but you can also cook them on the grill or on a skillet.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinating overnight1

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish

Diet: Low Lactose

Servings: koftes

Calories: 102kcal

Mix the mince with salt, water, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl and knead for about 6-7 minutes until firm.
Cover the bowl and keep it in the fridge and let it marinate for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, mix the lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda in a small bowl then add it to the mince.
Add the grated onions as well and mix them all until nicely combined.
Take walnut size pieces from the mixture and turn them into a finger shape. Alternatively, shape them like small burger patties if you want to cook them on the BBQ.
Repeat until all the mixture is finished. You should end up with around 30-32 koftes. Place them on a plate, cover and put them back in the fridge for another 2-3 hours.
Grill the koftes on the BBQ or oven-grill or shallow fry on a skillet for about 5 to 6 minutes until they become golden brown.

The most important tip for soft and juicy meatballs is to use mince with a minimum of % 25- 30 fat content. It might sound a bit too much but it's the fat that gives the softness and flavor to the kofte.
Marinate the kofte mixture and leave it in the fridge for 24 hours.
Shape the koftes into a finger shape, and let them rest for another 2-3 hours before cooking them.
When shaping the meatballs, wet your palm with a bit of water to avoid the meatballs sticking to your hand.
Grill them on the BBQ or oven-grill or shallow fry them on a skillet. It is enough to cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until nicely browned. Avoid overcooking them for soft and juicy meatballs.