Qofte të Fërguara Korçare (Albanian Mint & Oregano Seared Meatballs) – Authentic Albania Recipe
Korça-style tavern meatballs perfumed with crushed dried mint, garlic, and mountain oregano.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇱 Albania (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seasoned ground beef and lamb meatballs, Roasted lemon potatoes, Tomato-cucumber salad, Dried mountain mint, Wild oregano
Ingredients for Qofte të Fërguara Korçare (Albanian Mint & Oregano Seared Meatballs) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seasoned ground beef and lamb meatballs, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted lemon potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tomato-cucumber salad
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dried mountain mint
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Albania seasoning (wild oregano, garlic, red onion)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and dried mountain mint for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seasoned ground beef and lamb meatballs and roasted lemon potatoes along with wild oregano, garlic, red onion, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with tomato-cucumber salad and serve straight from the skillet.