Turkish Köfte with Yogurt Sauce
Spiced ground beef meatballs seared until golden, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce and finished with cooling yogurt. Aromatic, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, parsley, mint, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, egg, and pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Roll mixture into 12–16 meatballs about 1.5 inches wide, placing each on a plate.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Working in batches, sear meatballs without moving them until golden-brown on one side, ~3 minutes.
Step 5
Roll meatballs to sear the opposite side until mahogany brown, another 2–3 minutes.
Step 6
Pour tomato sauce around the meatballs. Add 0.5 cup water and stir gently to combine.
Step 7
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until sauce thickens.
Step 8
Taste sauce and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Step 9
Dollop yogurt over the top and drizzle with a little olive oil. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- plate for meatballs
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