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Bulgarian Burgers (Kufteh)

At a Glance

Prep
20 minutes
Cook
8 minutes
Total
28 minutes
Servings
4 serving(s)

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Sandwiches
  • Bulgarian
  • Grilling
  • Very Low Carbs

Dietary

  • High protein
  • Very Low Carb
  • High Protein

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 240.9 per serving 963.6 for selected servings
Fat 16g per serving 64g for selected servings
Sugar 0.8g per serving 3.2g for selected servings
Protein 20.9g per serving 83.6g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 2.1g per serving 8.4g for selected servings

aka kafta, kofta, koefta. Served on crusty rolls or country-style bread and reportedly a popular snack in Bulgaria. Not to be confused with Arab kufteh which is grilled ground lamb kebabs or meatballs. Source: Steven Raichlen.

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Equipment

Grill, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, spatula

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ground veal
  • 8 ounces ground pork
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to high.

  2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl; stir to mix with a wooden spoon (test the mixture for seasoning by sauteing a teaspoon of it in a nonstick skillet until cooked through, then taste, adding salt, pepper, or cumin to the remaining mixture; should be highly seasoned).

  3. Divide the meat into 4 equal parts; lightly wet your hands with cold water, then form each portion into a patty 3 inches across and about ¾ inches thick.

  4. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate; arrange burgers on the hot grate and grill, turning with a spatula, until nicely browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.

  5. Serve immediately.

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/bulgarian-burgers-kufteh-299577

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