İzmir köfte (baked meatballs and potatoes) recipe

Method

1. Knead the meatballs

   Soak the bread crumb and squeeze it out. Knead with the mince, onion, egg and spices for 3 to 4 minutes. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2. Shape and brown

   Shape into long finger-shaped meatballs. Quickly turn them in a hot pan until their outsides take colour.

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3. Prepare the potatoes

   Cut the potatoes into wedges and fry in the same pan, or oil them and bake until half cooked.

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4. Arrange in the tray

   Arrange the meatballs and potatoes in turn in a baking dish. Tuck in slices of tomato and whole peppers between them.

5. Add the sauce and bake

   Dissolve the tomato paste in the hot water with the salt and pour it over the tray. Bake at 190 degrees until the potatoes are tender.

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