Recipes Grilled Beef-and-Lamb Köfte 5.0 (3,388) Add your rating & review Because they’re small and oval-shaped, Turkey’s köfte are like a cross between a meatball and a hamburger. These köfte, which expert butcher Veysel Direk makes at Dükkan butcher shop, are juicy and simply flavored with onion and parsley. Plus: Beef Recipes By Defne Koryürek Updated on May 17, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Matt Armedariz Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs Yield: 6 Ingredients 3 ounces stale baguette (about 1/3 of a standard baguette), torn into small pieces 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound ground beef chuck 1/2 pound ground lamb Olive oil, for brushing Warm pita bread or mashed potatoes, for serving Directions In a large bowl, soak the bread in the hot water until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, parsley, egg, salt and pepper and knead until combined. Knead in the beef and lamb until combined. Line a large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Using moistened hands, roll the meat mixture into 18 oval patties. Cover and refrigerate the patties for at least 1 hour. Preheat a grill pan. Brush the köfte with olive oil and grill over moderately high heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or mashed potatoes. Make Ahead The uncooked köfte can be refrigerated overnight. Suggested Pairing Much like hamburgers, köfte pair well with a robust, fruity red. The lamb in these köfte suggests Syrah—its gamey notes go well with Syrah's pepperiness. California's Central Coast has become America's go-to region for this French Rhône grape variety. Rate it Print