Description
A delicious recipe for Turkish meatballs served with a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for the sauce)
- Salt to taste (for the sauce)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 20 meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the meatballs warm, drizzled with the yogurt sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Serve the meatballs with pita bread and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg