Best Bulgarian Burgers Kufteh Recipes

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Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

Preheat grill to high.
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).
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.
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.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 662.5, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.9

Bulgarian Burgers / Kufteh image

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces veal round steaks, ground
8 ounces ground pork
1 onion, small, minced
3 tablespoons parsley, minced fresh
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground (generous 1/2 teaspoon), or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or more to taste

Steps:

1. Preheat the grill to high.2. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to mix with a wooden spoon. To test the mixture for seasoning, sauté a teaspoon of it in a nonstick skillet until cooked through, then taste, adding salt, pepper, or cumin to the remaining mixture as necessary the mixture should be highly seasoned.3. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions. Lightly wet your hands with cold water, then form each portion into a patty 3 inches across and about 3/4 inch thick (see Note).4. When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Arrange the 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. Serve immediately.Serves 4Note: If not planning to cook immediately, place on a large plate, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

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