Description
Savory Turkish Meatballs are a delicious and flavorful dish made with ground meat, spices, and herbs, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm with yogurt sauce or over rice, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef or lamb.
- Add chopped bell peppers or zucchini to the meat mixture for extra veggies and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg