Turkish-Inspired Meatballs With Lemony Chili Yoghurt by @dennistheprescott

1h5
Medium

6 servings

🥩

910 g

Ground Lamb

🧅

150 g

Onion

🧄

12 g

Garlic Cloves

🌿

15 g

Parsley Leaves

🌱

12 g

Mint Leaves

🟤

3 g

Ground Cumin

🟤

3 g

Ground Coriander

🌶️

5 g

Smoked Paprika

🟤

2.6 g

Ground Cinnamon

🥚

50 g

Egg

🍞

30 g

Panko Breadcrumbs

🧂

6 g

Sea Salt

⚫

1 g

Cracked Black Pepper

🥣

360 g

Greek Yogurt

🌶️

30 ml

Chili Sauce

🍋

90 ml

Lemon Juice

🧂

Sea Salt

🌰

34 g

Pine Nuts

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🧅

75 g

Pickled Red Onions

🌶️

15 g

Grilled Chili

🥬

68 g

Watercress

🍋

0.5

Lemon

🫓

240 g

Pita

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Preheat the pellet grill smoker to 200°F (93°C) and activate the super-smoke setting.

  2. Step 2/10

    Grate the onion on a box grater and mince the garlic, parsley leaves, and mint leaves.

    onion
    garlic cloves
    parsley leaves
    mint leaves
    🧀box grater
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/10

    Combine the ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, egg, panko breadcrumbs, sea salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

    ground lamb
    onion
    garlic cloves
    parsley leaves
    mint leaves
    ground cumin
    ground coriander
    smoked paprika
    ground cinnamon
    egg
    panko breadcrumbs
    sea salt
    cracked black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/10

    Gently mix the lamb mixture until evenly combined, then form it into about 16 equal meatballs.

    ground lamb
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/10

    Place the meatballs on the preheated grill and smoke them at 200°F (93°C) for 30 minutes.

    ground lamb

  6. Step 6/10

    Increase the grill temperature to 425°F (218°C) and cook the meatballs until charred, golden, and 160°F (71°C) at the center, about 12 to 15 minutes.

    ground lamb
    🌡️instant-read thermometer

  7. Step 7/10

    Whisk the Greek yogurt, chili sauce, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and sea salt in a second bowl until smooth.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    chili sauce
    lemon juice
    sea salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  8. Step 8/10

    Spread the lemony chili yogurt over a serving platter and arrange the cooked lamb meatballs on top.

    🥣Greek yogurt
    ground lamb
    🍽️serving platter
    🥄spoon

  9. Step 9/10

    Drizzle the platter with olive oil and scatter over the toasted pine nuts, pickled red onions, grilled chili, and watercress.

    olive oil
    toasted pine nuts
    pickled red onions
    grilled chili
    watercress
    🍽️serving platter
    🥄spoon

  10. Step 10/10

    Squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the meatballs and serve warm with pita bread.

    lemon juice
    pita bread
    🍽️serving platter

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Seasonings, Herbs, Eggs, Grains, Bread, Dairy, Condiments, Fruits, Oils, Pickled foods, Leafy greens

Ingredients

Ground lamb, Onion, Garlic cloves, Parsley leaves, Mint leaves, Ground cumin, Ground coriander, Smoked paprika, Ground cinnamon, Egg, Panko breadcrumbs, Sea salt, Cracked black pepper, Greek yogurt, Chili sauce, Lemon juice, Pine nuts, Olive oil, Pickled red onions, Grilled chili, Watercress, Lemon, Pita

Allergens

Eggs, Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

720 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 37g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 43g, Saturated fat: 15g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Potassium: 690mg, Sodium: 890mg, Zinc: 6.5mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 120mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 25mg, Vitamin B12: 2.8mcg, Vitamin K: 95mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

box grater, chef's knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, spoon, instant-read thermometer, serving platter

Appliances

pellet grill smoker

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Meatballs

Occasions

Dinner, Weekend meal, Outdoor grilling, Barbecue, Casual entertaining

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@dennistheprescott

Origin

Cuisine

Turkish-inspired, Middle Eastern-inspired, Mediterranean-inspired

Geographic

Turkey, Marmara

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Smoky, Crunchy, Crisp

Flavors

Smoky, Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Herbaceous, Earthy, Citrusy, Rich, Nutty

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Do not leave cooked lamb meatballs or yogurt sauce out longer than 2 hours.,Reduce to 1 hour if the temperature is above 90°F (32°C).), fridge : 3 days (Store cooled meatballs and yogurt sauce in separate airtight containers.,Keep at or below 40°F (4°C).,Reheat meatballs to 165°F (74°C) before serving.), freezer : 3 months (Freeze cooked meatballs without yogurt sauce or fresh toppings in an airtight freezer-safe container.,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.)