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title: Yoğurtlu Köfte (Meatballs with Garlic Yogurt and Tomato Butter)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/yogurtlu-kofte-meatballs
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Gather @ground beef{500%g}, @greek yogurt{300%g}, @sweet paprika{1%tsp}, @ground cumin{1%tsp} and @black pepper{}.

Mix the beef with the grated @onion{0.5}, cumin, half the @salt{1.5%tsp} and a grind of pepper, then shape into 16 small oval meatballs.

Stir the grated @garlic{2%clove} and remaining salt into the yogurt and spread it over a serving platter.

Heat the @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a large skillet over medium-high and sear the meatballs on all sides until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Arrange the hot meatballs over the yogurt.

Wipe out the skillet, melt the @butter{40%g}, and stir in the @tomato paste{1%tbsp} and paprika until it turns a deep red and starts to sizzle, about 1 minute.

Pour the sizzling tomato butter over the meatballs in a stripe and serve immediately.