Turkish Lamb Kofte with Crispy Fries
Spiced ground lamb patties grilled until charred, served over fries and rice with grilled peppers and tomatoes. A weeknight version of Turkish kebab house classics, ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 628
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground lamb
- ¼ medium, finely minced yellow onion
- 1 tsp combined (or 1 tsp Turkish spice blend) cumin, paprika, and black pepper
- ½ lb frozen french fries
- 1 cup prepared cooked white rice
- 1 whole green bell pepper
- 2 whole Roma tomato
Instructions
- 1
Start the fries in a skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tbsp oil, stirring occasionally until golden, ~12 minutes. Season with salt.
- 2
While fries cook, mix ground lamb with minced onion, cumin, paprika, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Form into 4 oval patties.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a second skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear lamb patties 3 minutes per side until charred outside, interior stays pink.
- 4
In the same skillet as the lamb, add halved pepper and tomato halves cut-side down. Sear 2 minutes per side until blistered and caramelized.
- 5
Warm the rice in a microwave or small pot, ~2 minutes. Plate rice, top with kofte, and surround with grilled vegetables and fries.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- 10-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring spoons
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