Description
Turkish meatballs in creamy garlic yogurt offer a warm and comforting culinary experience. Juicy, perfectly seasoned meatballs are nestled in a rich garlic yogurt sauce that elevates every bite. This dish is ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, ensuring your guests will be asking for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can easily recreate this flavorful delight that captures the essence of Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or lamb, onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs using slightly damp hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches without overcrowding and cook until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice; season with salt to taste.
- Once browned, remove the meatballs from heat and let rest briefly. Serve on a platter drizzled with garlic yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, swap ground beef for turkey or substitute fresh mint for parsley. To ensure juicy meatballs, avoid overworking the mixture.