Baked Mint Meatballs - Albanian Qofte

Name: Baked Mint Meatballs - Albanian Qofte
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs ground beef; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 1 bunch parsley (about half cup chopped fresh parsley); 7-8 mint leaves; 1 red onion; 0.5 cup bread crumbs (or 1-2 slices of bread); 5 garlic cloves (if using minced garlic, use 1 tsp); 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

These baked mint meatballs with ground beef are a version of a traditional Albanian recipe called Qofte which is derivative of kafta. Serve qofte with salad, bread and a yogurt based dip.

Updated at: Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:53:38 GMT