This classic Bulgarian dish consisting of meatballs in rich tomato sauce is an authentic delicacy from the city of Chirpan. The region around the city is famous for the production of numerous vegetables, so it is no surprise that kjufteta po Chirpanski uses lots of them.

The meatballs are typically prepared with ground meat, onions, eggs, cumin, salt, pepper, and flour, while the sauce uses a variety of vegetables and spices such as onions, tomatoes, celery, paprika, parsley, bell peppers, and garlic. It is believed that almost every home in Chirpan has its own version of the dish and uses their own combination of herbs and spices.