İnegöl-Style Beef and Lamb Meatballs
Simple Turkish pan-fried meatballs made from beef, lamb, grated onion, salt, and baking soda, with a chilled rest for a springy, cohesive texture.
Instructions
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Step 1
Finely grate the onion into a mixing bowl.
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Step 2
Add the ground beef, ground lamb, baking soda, and salt. Knead firmly for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is uniform, tacky, and holds together.
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Step 3
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture at 4°C or below for 2 hours.
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Step 4
Divide the chilled mixture into 16 equal portions and shape each into a short, slightly flattened cylinder. Arrange them on a tray.
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Step 5
Coat a large nonstick skillet with the neutral oil and heat it over medium heat.
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Step 6
Cook the meatballs in two uncrowded batches, turning several times, for about 8 minutes per batch. Confirm that the centers reach at least 71°C before serving.