Köfte

Seasoned ground lamb and beef patties mixed with onion and spices, grilled and served with flatbread and salad.

Ingredients

• 400g ground lamb
• 300g yufka pastry
• 1 tbsp sliced scallions
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup eggplant, sliced
• a handful of fresh dill, chopped
• a generous spoonful of butter-fried pita
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pat the beef sirloin dry, season generously with salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper, and let it sit for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a wide pan or heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef sirloin until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, gently cook the minced garlic and sliced scallions over medium heat until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in the cracked black pepper and cucumber, cooking for a few more minutes so the spices bloom and coat the vegetables.

5. 5

   Return the beef sirloin to the pan, pour in the water, and bring everything to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Cover and cook over low heat until the beef sirloin is tender and cooked through, roughly 15 mins.

7. 7

   Stir in the lemon wedges, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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