Description
Turkish Meatballs in Creamy Garlic Yogurt are a delightful blend of juicy, tender meatballs smothered in a rich, velvety garlic yogurt sauce. This dish not only brings nostalgic flavors reminiscent of home-cooked meals but also elevates any dinner occasion with its inviting aroma and vibrant presentation. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these meatballs are quick to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix 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. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- For the garlic yogurt sauce, mix yogurt with minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve the meatballs topped with the creamy garlic yogurt sauce and garnish with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg