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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce
This Usak-style main cooks small meatballs in tart tarhana sauce for a thick comforting pan dish.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~318 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 400 g Ground beef
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Tarhana
- 1 pcs Onion
- 2 glass(~400 ml) Water
- 0.3 glass(~60 ml) Fine bulgur
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Dried mint (optional, for serving)
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the fine bulgur with 3 tablespoons hot water for 10 minutes and let it swell.
10 min10:00 - 2
In a large bowl, knead the ground beef, soaked bulgur, grated onion, crushed garlic, salt, black pepper and cumin firmly for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Shape the mixture into small flat meatballs; heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
In a separate pan, fry the tomato paste in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for 1 minute; loosen the Usak tarhana with 2 cups warm water and add it to the tomato paste.
1 min01:00 - 5
Place the meatballs in the tarhana sauce, cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes so the aroma concentrates.
10 min10:00 - 6
Sprinkle with optional dried mint and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Bloom the tarhana in warm water, not boiling water; boiling water dulls its aroma. The sauce should be a little less fluid than tahini.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with warm lavash and cold cacik on the side.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~318
kcal calories
23
g protein
18
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 23%Fat 47%
GI 31 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
2.6g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
696.5mg
Sodium
9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce have?
Approximately 318 kcal per serving. Protein: 23g, carbs: 18g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.How many ingredients does Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Skillet Meatballs with Tarhana Sauce filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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