Turkish Cuisine: Kofte

An adventurous and very sweet mother, AussieinAmerica, tried the Turkish recipe we posted a few days ago and sent in some beautiful pictures of the result. Just look at this meal. Doesn't it look scrumptious? (This is just how it should look too, Stacy- I know you were wondering that. It really is perfect!) Stacy has also started a brand new blog and she already has some very interesting posts, so please drop in and say 'hello' to her. I know she would appreciate it.

IZMIR KÖFTESI
(Turkish Meatballs)

Makes one large pan.

Ingredients:

-1 pound ground beef
-4 large potatoes, washed and sliced
-2 or 3 large tomatoes cubed (You can also use a fifteen oz. can of tomatoes instead
-2 or 3 green peppers, washed and sliced
-1 large onion, peeled and chopped

Meatball Ingredients:

- 2 eggs
-1cup of bread crumbs
-1 teaspoons of cumin
-4 tablespoons of grated onion
-salt and papper to taste

1.Mix the meatball ingredients together with the ground beef. Then form the meat into small, flat, egg-sized patties.

2. In a large, ungreased baking sheet with sides, (its better to use metal than glass) place one layer of sliced potatoes. Sprinkle salt and pepper over them.

3. Layer green peppers on top of these. Again, sprinkle salt and pepper over them.

4. Spread cubed tomatoes over the peppers and potatoes

5. Next, spread the meat patties and parsley over the vegetables

6. Barely cover the potatoes in water. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for approx 45 minutes or until cooked.

Serve with rice and plain yogurt.

Enjoy!