Beef kofta
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I learned how to make beef kufte from my good friend, who is from Armenia and cooks this dish very often, treating me to it a couple of times. Kufte looks similar to the well-known meatballs we're all familiar with, but the cooking method and serving style are slightly different. The most important thing in this simple beef kufte recipe is to mince the meat as finely as possible and thoroughly knead the mixture until it becomes smooth and uniform. The better you do this, the tastier and juicier your kufte will turn out. When served, it is sliced and drizzled with melted butter—it's incredibly delicious. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, we need to mince the beef. It's best to do this using a food processor or blender, but you can also pass the meat through a meat grinder several times, as I did. While grinding the beef, gradually add water or milk to it until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous mixture. Then add finely chopped onion, egg, brandy, flour, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Now, carefully knead and beat the mixture for 20–25 minutes until it becomes light and airy.
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Step 2
We divide the prepared minced meat into 4 equal parts, then shape each part into 4 small balls, using wet hands or a ladle (also moistened with water).
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Step 3
Now pour water into a pot, add salt, and bring to a boil. Carefully place the meatballs into the boiling water and cook for 25–30 minutes, skimming off the foam that forms on the surface.
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Step 4
Place the ready kufte on a plate, slice each ball into pieces, and drizzle with melted or butter.