Turkish Meatballs (Köfte)

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

  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.

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