Rainy Weather and Sulu Kofte

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef 80/20
• 1 onion, grated
• 1/4 cup rice, washed and rinsed
• 1 egg
• 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• To taste Salt, black pepper
• 4 Tablespoons Olive oil
• Lemon wedges (optional)
• a little flour for dusting the tray before you look the meatballs
• Good bread for dipping all the yummy juice!

Cooking Directions

1. In a large bowl combine onion, egg, about 1 Tablespoon Salt and parsley and stir well.
2. Add in the ground beef and rice and mix well.
3. Shape the meatballs about the size of a small walnut.
4. Place on a lightly floured tray.
5. Wash, peel and chop your potatoes.
6. Peel and chop your onion.
7. Heat 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil and saute the onion until translucent.
8. Next add half your meatballs to the pan.
9. Lightly brown the meatballs and then carefully remove to a platter.
10. Brown the other half in the same manner and remove to the platter. Saute the potatoes for just a minute or two.
11. Mix the 2 Tablespoons tomato paste with 2 cups of hot water and add to the potatoes.
12. Gently add the meatballs back to the pan and add the tomato sauce with 2 cups more of water.
13. Once boiling reduce heat to medium heat and taste the broth for seasoning.
14. Add salt and pepper to taste.
15. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes until meatballs and potatoes are tender.
16. Serve with a nice bread and a big squeeze of lemon juice. Afiyet Olsun!