Description
Turkish Meatballs in Creamy Garlic Yogurt are a tantalizing dish that combines juicy meatballs with a rich and tangy yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, delivering an explosion of flavor that will impress your family and friends. With the right spices and a creamy yogurt dressing, these meatballs are not just a meal; they are an experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides (about 10-12 minutes total).
- While meatballs cook, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic and lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with creamy garlic yogurt sauce; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg