Beef Chiftele

Ingredients

• 500 g of beef
• 1 onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup of toasted bread, crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1/2 cup of zucchini, grated
• 1/2 cup of carrots, grated

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the beef, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, crumbled toasted bread, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the parsley, ginger, chili powder, grated zucchini, and grated carrots, mixing well.
3. Form balls about 2-3 cm in diameter.
4. In a pan, heat the olive oil. Fry the chiftele for about 5-6 minutes, turning often, until they are crispy.
5. Serve hot with a onion sauté sauce.
6. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, beef chiftele are a perfect family meal.