Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs

May 15, 2013

 


Kofteli Pilav
Kofteli Pilav
Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs
Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs is a dish that is simple to make as well as delicious.  Of course as always, we like to drizzle on a little Garlic Yogurt.  You could also serve this with a nice Shepherd’s Salad and a cold glass of Ayran.  Hope you enjoy the recipe! Afiyet Olsun!
Kofteli Pilav
Kofteli Pilav
Kofte Cooking
Kofte Cooking
Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs
 
Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs
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Recipe type: Main Dish
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients
  • 1½ Pounds Ground Beef 80/20
  • 1 Small Onion, grated
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
  • 1 Teaspoons Salt
  • 1½ Cups Rice
  • 2 Cups Beef Stock or Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Mix the ground beef, onion, Cumin Chili Powder, Paprika, Parsley and 1 Teaspoon Salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pinch a piece of meat and make a meatball about the size of or a little bigger than a chickpea.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan that will accommodate the meat and rice.
  4. Add the meatballs and cook a few minutes until browned lightly.
  5. Sprinkle the rice on top and gently stir, being careful to not break up the meatballs.
  6. Add 1 Teaspoon Salt and the beef stock or water.
  7. Bring to a boil, give another good stir, then cover with a lid and lower heat to medium.
  8. Cook for 18 minutes.
  9. Take a clean kitchen towel, lift the lid and place the towel in between the lid and the pan.
  10. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
  11. Fluff with a fork and serve. Afiyet olsun!
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