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Traditional Qofte Shtepie

Albanian meatballs in a savory tomato and herb sauce, cooked slowly to perfection.

45 minutes4 servings
Traditional Qofte Shtepie
Photo: Kela.dauti · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, combine ground pork, milk, egg, grated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix well until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the meatballs until golden brown.
  5. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce, then stir to coat the meatballs.
  6. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and the meatballs are tender.
  7. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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