Turkish Meatballs (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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1 slice bread
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1 pound lean ground beef, or a mixture of beef and lamb
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1 large onion, diced
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2 large garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon coriander
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1 teaspoon Urfa Biber
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½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for later
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
→ Yogurt Sauce
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons water
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1 egg
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
→ Spicy Olive Oil & Garnish
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¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper flakes
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Pickled red onions (optional, for serving)
# Instructions:
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Position rack in center of oven. Preheat to 425°F.
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Toast bread until golden brown. Soak in water until soft and falling apart. Remove, wring out excess water, and tear into small pieces.
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In large mixing bowl, combine bread, meat, onion, garlic, parsley, and egg. Season with cumin, coriander, Urfa Biber, Aleppo pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly with hands.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Form meat mixture into about 18-20 meatballs (2 tablespoons each). Arrange on prepared sheet.
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Bake on center rack until cooked through and no longer pink in middle, 15-20 minutes.
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While meatballs bake, whisk cornstarch with water in medium bowl until dissolved. Add egg and Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
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Bring broth to boil in small saucepan. Reduce to low simmer and slowly pour yogurt mixture into broth while whisking continuously. Cook, whisking constantly, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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Warm olive oil in small skillet over medium heat. Stir in Aleppo pepper flakes and swirl until oil turns amber colored. Remove from heat.
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Assemble baked meatballs in shallow bowl, pour yogurt sauce over them, add pickled red onions if using, and drizzle with spicy olive oil.
# Notes:
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If using extra lean ground beef, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the meat mixture
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You can use a mix of beef and lamb for more authentic flavor
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The yogurt sauce should still be warm when served