Description
Turkish Meatballs in Creamy Garlic Yogurt present a delightful dish that marries tender, flavorful meatballs with a rich, tangy yogurt sauce. This comforting recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, evoking warm memories and inviting everyone to the table. With just the right amount of garlic and spices, each bite is a taste of Turkish tradition that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup thick yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef or lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs in batches without crowding the pan until browned on all sides (approximately 10-12 minutes).
- While the meatballs cook, whisk together yogurt and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve meatballs over rice or with pita bread, drizzled with creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg