Name: Turkish Kofte with Grilled Vegetables and Pide
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1 onion, grated; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Assorted vegetables (bell peppers, eggplant, zucchini); Pide dough; Garlic sauce for dipping

A traditional Turkish dish featuring meatballs served with grilled vegetables and pide, a type of flatbread.

Method

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, lamb, grated onion, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
While the meatballs cook, prepare the vegetables by slicing them and grilling them over medium heat until tender and slightly charred.
Prepare the pide by rolling out the dough and baking it in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Serve the meatballs with the grilled vegetables and pide, accompanied by garlic sauce for dipping.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.