mealmanual.Search recipes →

Albanian · Albania

Traditional Albanian Qofte with Bread

Classic Albanian meatballs served with warm bread, a staple in Albanian households.

40 minutes4 servings
Traditional Albanian Qofte with Bread
Photo: Beseni2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef and lamb.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned and cooked through.
  5. Serve with warm bread.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

More Albanian recipes →