Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Turkish Meatballs in Yogurt Sauce, a dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine right to your table. These tender, spiced meatballs are perfectly complemented by a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce infused with Aleppo pepper. Ideal for any occasion, from family dinners to festive gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to make but also offers impressive presentation. The addition of pickled red onions adds a vibrant crunch, making every bite a unique culinary experience. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this flavor-packed dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice bread
- 1 pound lean ground beef (or beef and lamb mix)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon Urfa Biber
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (plus more for later)
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- pickled red onions (optional, to serve)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Toast and soak the bread until soft; wring out excess water and tear into pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soaked bread with ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, and spices. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into uniform meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- For the yogurt sauce: Whisk together cornstarch mixed with water, then combine with Greek yogurt and seasonings in a saucepan with simmering broth until thickened.
- Prepare spicy olive oil by warming olive oil with Aleppo pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Serve meatballs topped with yogurt sauce and drizzle with spicy olive oil; add pickled red onions for garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg