Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs

Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs

Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs is a dish that is simple to make as well as delicious.  Of course as always, we like to drizzle on a little Garlic Yogurt.  You could also serve this with a nice Shepherd's Salad and a cold glass of Ayran.  Hope you enjoy the recipe! Afiyet Olsun!

Köfteli Pilav or Rice with Meatballs

Step 2. Make meatballs about the size of chickpeas.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef 80/20
• 1 Small Onion, grated
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Paprika
• 2 Teaspoons Dried Parsley
• 1 Teaspoons Salt
• 1 1/2 Cups Rice
• 2 Cups Beef Stock or Water
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Step 4. Lightly brown meatballs.

Cooking Directions

1. Mix the ground beef, onion, Cumin Chili Powder, Paprika, Parsley and 1 Teaspoon Salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Pinch a piece of meat and make a meatball about the size of or a little bigger than a chickpea.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large pan that will accommodate the meat and rice.
4. Add the meatballs and cook a few minutes until browned lightly.
5. Sprinkle the rice on top and gently stir, being careful to not break up the meatballs.
6. Add 1 Teaspoon Salt and the beef stock or water.
7. Bring to a boil, give another good stir, then cover with a lid and lower heat to medium.
8. Cook for 18 minutes.
9. Take a clean kitchen towel, lift the lid and place the towel in between the lid and the pan.
10. Let rest 5-10 minutes.
11. Fluff with a fork and serve. Afiyet olsun!