Description
Turkish meatballs in creamy garlic yogurt are a delightful fusion of tender, spiced meatballs and rich, tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressive gatherings, this dish brings warmth and flavor to any table. With every bite, expect an explosion of flavor that will keep your guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning with salt.
- Serve the cooked meatballs topped with the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg