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Turkish Meatballs

Juicy beef meatballs with charred green peppers and roasted tomatoes, served with warm flatbread. A simple weeknight dinner with big flavor.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
28g
Turkish Meatballs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Grate the 1 medium onion and squeeze out excess liquid. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. In a bowl, mix the beef, onion, garlic, 1 egg, 0.5 cup breadcrumbs, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Shape the mixture into 12 equal meatballs, about 1.5 inches wide. Place them on a plate and set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the meatballs in a single layer, not touching. Cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes total, turning occasionally.

  4. Step 4

    While meatballs cook, halve the 2 green peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut the 2 tomatoes into wedges. Push meatballs to one side of the skillet, add peppers and tomatoes, and cook until charred and softened, about 5 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Warm the 2 flatbreads in a dry skillet or microwave for 30 seconds. Serve meatballs and vegetables with flatbread, spooning any pan juices over the top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • grater
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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