Best Grilled Meatballs, Bulgarian-Style
This recipe comes from Bulgarian cuisine and makes the most delicious grilled meatballs (kyoftes) with ground meat and authentic spices.
Equipment
- 1 Barbecue or griddle pan
- 1 large bowl
- 1 small bowl and a brush
Ingredients
- 400 g mincemeat a blend of beef and pork protein with high content of fat
- 1/2 onion chopped finely
- 1 garlic clove chopped finely (optional)
- 1 handful parsley leaves chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon savoury spice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 small bowl water
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic and parsley very finely. Place the mincemeat in a large bowl and add the dried spices, onion, garlic and parsley. Mix the meat mixture with your hands until all ingredients are combined well.
- Leave the spiced meat mixture in the fridge for 20 minutes to chill and get hard.
- Shape the meatballs into round medium size balls. Press each ball on the sides to shape the patties. Keep a bowl with water handy to rinse your hands before and after shaping each meatball.
- Pour water into a small bowl and squeeze fresh lemon juice inside. Brush the meatballs with lemon water on both sides before you place them on the bbq or under the grill. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked. Be careful not to overcook the meatballs. They taste so much better when they are juicy.
- Serve the meatballs garnished with homemade fries, pickles or a fresh salad and lutenitsa.