Turkish Smoky Onion Meatballs
A flavorful and easy-to-make dish inspired by Turkish cuisine, featuring smoky meatballs served with caramelized onions.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef80/20 lean to fat ratio
- ●2 teaspoons Smoky Paprikaadjust to taste
- ●1 large Onioncaramelized
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon Saltadjust to taste
- ●1/4 teaspoon Black Pepperfreshly ground
- ●1 can Juicy Tomatocrushed, 14.5 oz
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, smoky paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- 3
Add caramelized onion and minced garlic to the bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
- 4
Use your hands to shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
- 5
Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each meatball.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 7
While the meatballs are baking, heat the crushed tomatoes in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 8
Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan with the tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.