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Meatballs

Soft, cumin-spiced beef meatballs cooked in a grill pan until golden.
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Everyday Cooking
International, Mediterranean
Kitchen Pace : 🕒🕒
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Turkish mom-style meatballs served on a white plate with a yellow rim, set on a light countertop with a cozy cloth.
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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 onion, large, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Add the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, egg, panko, olive oil, parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a large bowl.
  • Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Take portions about the size of a walnut.
  • Roll lightly into balls, then gently flatten them between your palms into slightly thick patties.
  • Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the pan once hot.
  • Place the meatballs on the hot pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning once, until both sides are nicely browned and cooked through.
  • Serve warm. Bon appétit. Afiyet olsun.

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Notes:

From the kitchen
  • Cumin is the signature flavor, don’t skip it.
  • A grill pan gives the best flavor, but a regular skillet works too.
  • These meatballs can be pan-seared on a grill pan, pan-fried in a skillet with a little more oil, or grilled outdoors until cooked through.
  • Gentle mixing and a short rest in the fridge help keep the meatballs tender.
 
Make it yours
  • Adjust the breadcrumbs slightly for a softer or firmer texture.
  • Swap the olive oil for a splash of milk for a lighter, softer bite.
  • Use more or less cumin to suit your taste.
  • Add crushed red pepper for a little heat.
 
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Nutrition:

Calories: 416 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 31 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 123 mg | Sodium: 238 mg | Potassium: 440 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 491 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 64 mg | Iron: 4 mg
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