Harput koftesi – Cracked wheat meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Tomatoes cubed
• 1 1/2 Tb. Sp. Margarine or Butter
• 2/3 Cup Cracked Wheat (smallest size)
• 1/2 lb. Onion grated (1 medium)
• 1 1/2 lb. Ground Beef (%85 lean)
• 1/2 Tb. Sp. plus 1/2 t. Sp. Salt
• 1/4 t. Sp. plus a pinch Red Pepper
• 4 Cups Water

Directions

Mix ground beef, onions, cracked wheat, 1/2 Tb. Sp. salt and a pinch of red pepper well by hand. Shape into flat balls 1 1/2″ in diameter and 1/2″ thick. Yields about 62 balls.

Melt margarine in a pot add cubed tomatoes, 1/2 t. Sp. salt and 1/4 t. Sp. red pepper.
Fry on low heat 5-6 minutes.

Add 4 cups of water. Bring to boil. Add cracked wheat meat balls. Cook covered about 35-40 minutes on low heat.

Serve hot 8-10 servings