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Bulgarian Kufteta
This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 617 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 450 g 1 lb minced beef
- ½ medium onion grated
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 medium egg
- 4 slices of bread no edges, sliced
- 8 sprigs of parsley only leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp oregano
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the bread in water. Then squeeze it in the palm of your hand, completely remove the water. Knead all the ingredients except the olive oil together with the wet bread until they are completely mixed.
- Rest the minced beef mixture in the refrigerator for a minimum 4 hours.
- Remove the refrigerator, to shape into small patties, take a piece from the mixture about the size of a walnut and shape it into a slightly curved disc.
- Heat the cast-iron skillet on medium heat, then brush the pan with olive oil. Once the olive oil is hot, place the kuftetas into the pan.
- Cook the kuftetas for about 6 minutes on each side until the grill marks appear on them.
- Transfer the serving plate, serve hot with herbs or greens.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
617kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
228mg
(76%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
914mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 914mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.