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.

Meatballs With Onions (zesty Qofte Me Qepë)

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  6. 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