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Beef and Pine Nut Kofte

Beef and Pine Nut Kofte

By Rose HattabaughFebruary 10, 2020

  • Makes
    4 servings
  • Cook Time
    30 minutes
  • Rating

These Turkish-style kofte (meatballs—or, in this case, patties) get their fine, tender texture and rich flavor from processing the beef with ground pine nuts, parsley and spices. Moistening your hands when shaping the mixture helps minimize sticking. Serve with warmed flatbread, sliced onion, diced tomato and/or cucumber, plus yogurt mixed with a little tahini.

Ingredients
  • ½

    cup pine nuts

  • ½

    cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus chopped parsley to serve

  • 1

    large shallot, roughly chopped

  • 2

    teaspoons ground cumin

  • ½

    teaspoon ground allspice

  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper

  • 2

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1

    pound 80 percent lean ground beef

In a food processor, process the pine nuts, parsley, shallot, cumin, allspice, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 tablespoon of the oil until coarsely ground, about 30 seconds. Add the beef and process until finely ground, 30 to 40 seconds. Form into 12 patties, each 3 inches in diameter. In a nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil until shimmering. Cook the patties until well browned on both sides and the centers reach 160°F. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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