Perfect Grilled Meatballs Recipe | Easy Turkish Meatballs #meatballs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic (not mentioned in the description), chopped parsley, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl.

Mix in breadcrumbs and egg until well incorporated.

Shape the mixture into oval or round patties.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook the kofta patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Serve kofta with sliced tomato (as mentioned), and optionally with cucumber and yogurt (not mentioned in the description).

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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