Ece NalbantoğluAide de Cuisine
10 July 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

A hearty recipe for Izmir-style meatballs, made by shaping ground beef kneaded with bread and spices, cooking it with potatoes in tomato sauce, and serving it in a loaf of bread. An easy dinner to share with the family.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the meatball mixture

15 min

Knead the ground beef with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, and cumin, then shape it into flat meatballs.

2

Brown the meatballs

6 min

Brown the meatballs in a little oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly browned on the outside.

3

Cook in the sauce

15 min

Arrange the potato slices in a baking dish and place the meatballs on top. Pour over a sauce made with grated tomatoes and tomato paste, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

4

Prepare the bread

4 min

Fill the loaf with the meatballs, a potato slice, and plenty of tomato sauce, then serve.

Reminder

Important: Lightly brown the meatballs before adding them to the tomato sauce so they hold their shape; otherwise, they may fall apart in the sauce. Allergens: contains gluten (breadcrumbs and loaf bread) and egg.

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