Description
Embark on a culinary journey with these Turkish meatballs in creamy garlic yogurt sauce. Juicy and flavorful, these meatballs are enveloped in a velvety, tangy sauce that elevates them to new heights. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, they’re sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. With rich spices and a delightful texture, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will transport you straight to the heart of Turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into uniform balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with the creamy garlic yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 80mg