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Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
SERVES HOW MANY
15 pieces
PREPARATION TIME
45 minutes
COOKING TIME
20 minutes

Stuffed meatballs, which are especially familiar to the Antep, Adana, Malatya and Maraş regions; Due to its taste, spice and aroma, it may be a reason to move to these regions, make a close friend or even get married.

If you wish, you can boil it in water and serve it with garlic yoghurt, or you can fry it and experience this unique recipe. Don't be intimidated, a little dexterity and a few basic ingredients are enough to prepare kibbeh.

We give you our recipe for the perfect stuffed meatballs, step by step, especially for those who have difficulty with the filling when making it at home. Even if you don't like eating meat, you'll have a hard time saying no to stuffed meatballs, which is an ideal option for every meal.

 
Ingredients for Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

For Outside:

  • 2.5 cups fine bulgur for meatballs
  • 1.5 tea glasses of semolina
  • 4.5 cups hot water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1.5 tablespoons tomato-pepper paste
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For internal mortar:

  • 3 tablespoons of oil
  • 450 grams of medium-fat ground meat
  • 3 onions (diced )
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

To fry:

  • 2 cups sunflower oil

How to Make Stuffed Meatballs Recipe?

  • To prepare the stuffing for the stuffed meatballs; Chop the onion into small cubes. Heat the oil in the pan.
  • Fry the chopped onion and medium-fat ground meat. Add salt, black pepper and walnuts to it and leave the stuffing aside to cool.
  • To prepare the outside of the stuffed meatballs; Place the fine bulgur and semolina into a deep bowl. Add hot water and leave for 10 minutes until the bulgur swells.
  • After mixing the tomato paste, salt and black pepper into the bulgur and semolina mixture, gradually add the flour and knead until it becomes a dough.
  • Tear off palm-sized pieces from the mortar you prepared, wet your hands, smooth the edges with your fingers and make a depression in the middle.
  • Fill the meatballs with the stuffing you prepared and cooled in advance. According to desire; Prepare meatballs by rolling them or pressing them with your fingers after closing the edges so that the ends are pointed.
  • Heat the sunflower oil in a wide-based pan. Fry the stuffed meatballs you have prepared in hot deep oil until they turn golden brown using tongs.
  • Serve hot and enjoy with your loved ones. Enjoy your meal!