Sini Köftesi Recipe - A Traditional Turkish Baked Meatball Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups fine bulgur
• 1 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon red pepper paste (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil