Turkish Meatballs (Köfte)
Aromatic seasoned meatballs with warm spices, served with yogurt sauce and fresh herbs.
⏱ 30 minServes 4Turkish
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 onion, finely minced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tsp paprika
- •1 egg
- •1/2 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 cup Greek yogurt
Directions
- 1Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2Form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Cook meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and 1 minced garlic clove to make sauce.
- 6Serve meatballs hot with yogurt sauce drizzled on top and fresh herbs as garnish.
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