Description
Turkish meatballs in creamy garlic yogurt are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Turkey. These tender, juicy meatballs are enveloped in a rich, velvety yogurt sauce infused with aromatic garlic and zesty lemon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish promises to impress guests and create lasting memories. Serve alongside fluffy rice or warm pita for a complete meal that soothes the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix gently.
- Roll mixture into balls about 1-1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F/71°C).
- While baking, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with garlic yogurt and garnish with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg