Meatballs With Onions (zesty Qofte Me Qepë)
This traditional Albanian recipe for Meatballs with Onions, known as Zesty Qofte me Qepë, is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the meatballs with onions hot, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Plate Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the meatballs with onions over a bed of rice or with a side of crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
Tips: For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the meatball mixture.
Cost
$10