Albanian · Albania
Traditional Qofte Shtepie
Albanian meatballs in a savory tomato and herb sauce, cooked slowly to perfection.
45 minutes4 servings

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