05/12/2023

Beef Keftedes with Charred Capsicum Relish

Juicy Greek-style beef patties with a vibrant red capsicum relish are just as delicious char-grilled or pan-fried.

Makes:

8 Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

1 slice bread, crusts removed
2 tablespoons milk
sea salt and pepper, to taste
500g beef mince
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
1/4 cup chopped continental parsley
2 tablespoons chopped mint
olive oil, as needed
CHARRED CAPSICUM RELISH
1 red capsicum
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup continental parsley leaves
2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze

Method

Place bread and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl and soak in milk until softened, then crumble with your fingers. Add mince, egg, grated onion, parsley and mint and mix until well combined. Form into 8 patties.
To char-grill, lightly oil the patties and cook on a hot char-grill pan or bbq for 4-5 minutes until well charred then trun over and cook a further 2 minutes for medium or until done to your liking. Serve with Charred Capsicum Relish.
CHARRED CAPSICUM RELISH Place capsicum directly over a gas flame or bbq, turning occasionally until the skin is blackened all over. Wrap in foil and allow to cool before rubbing off the skin and removing the seeds. Using a large cook’s knife, chop capsicum, garlic, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt together on a board, until very finely chopped. Spoon into a bowl and mix in pomegranate molasses. Season to taste.

Tips

Pork or lamb mince can be used in place of beef.
STYLING Overlap the keftedes onto a large plate and dollop a few with relish. Sprinkle with parsley or mint leaves.
DRINK Beer or Retsina

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