Turkish Meatballs (Köfte)

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

1. 1Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
2. 2Form the mixture into 16-20 meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4Cook meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
5. 5In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and 1 minced garlic clove to make sauce.
6. 6Serve meatballs hot with yogurt sauce drizzled on top and fresh herbs as garnish.

💡 Köfte mixture should rest after seasoning so onion, herbs, and breadcrumbs hydrate evenly; shaping immediately can produce crumbly edges.

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