Tefteli Recipe
Tefteli is a Russian variation of ancient meatball recipe; beef, onions, zucchini, salt, pepper. Tefteli are usually accompanied by pasta, but you can enjoy them with buckwheat, mashed potatoes or rice too!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Finely chop the onion and grate the zucchini. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, grated zucchini, salt, black pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 3
Shape the Meatballs
Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- 4
Cook the Tefteli
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Simmer
Once browned, add a cup of water to the skillet, cover, and let simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
