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title: Izgara Köfte (Grilled Turkish Meatballs with Onion-Sumac Salad)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 12 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/izgara-kofte-grilled-meatballs
---

Gather @ground beef{600%g}, @ground cumin{1.5%tsp}, @fresh parsley{0.5%bunch} and @black pepper{}.

Knead the beef with the grated @onion{2}, @garlic{2%clove}, cumin, half the @salt{1.5%tsp} and a grind of pepper for 2 minutes until sticky and evenly mixed. ~{2%minutes}

Divide into 8 portions and press each firmly into a flattened oval about 1.5 cm thick.

Chill the patties 15 minutes so they firm up and hold together on the grill. ~{15%minutes}

Toss the sliced onion with the @sumac{1%tbsp}, remaining salt, @olive oil{1%tbsp} and half the parsley for the salad.

Grill or pan-sear the patties over high heat, 3 minutes per side, until charred outside and just cooked through. ~{6%minutes}

Squeeze @lemon{1} over the hot patties and serve with the onion salad and remaining parsley scattered on top.