Check out my collection of 13 super easy and delicious meatball recipes if you are looking for some fun family dinner ideas! Perfect for whipping up quickly for your family, whether it's a busy weeknight dinner or a laid-back Sunday lunch.
From Swedish meatball pasta to Smyrna meatballs, vegan lentil meatballs, and aubergine meatball wraps, these foolproof recipes are packed with flavor and make for a fantastic family meal.
Icli Kofte
Icli Kofte (some call it Bulgur Kofte) is the Turkish version of the famous Middle Eastern dish called "Kibbeh". They are made with a combination of ground meat, fine bulgur wheat, and Middle Eastern spices. These savory treats are usually shaped like a football and can be fried, boiled, or baked.
To learn more: Icli Kofte (Turkish Kibbeh)
Grilled Lamb Kofte
Grilled Lamb Kofta (Izgara Kofte in Turkish) is one of the most popular street foods in Turkey made with minced lamb and aromatic spices such as coriander and paprika. It is extremely easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills.
To learn more: Grilled Lamb Kofta (Izgara Kofte)
Meatless Bulgur Kofte
This Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe is a vegetarian twist on the popular Turkish street food from Urfa, a city in southeastern Turkey.
Çiğ Köfte (pronounced chee kofta) literally means "raw meatballs" in Turkish. Traditionally, it's a dish made with raw ground meat, bulgur, tomato paste, and a variety of spices. My version is entirely meat-free, effortless to make using a stand mixer, and just as flavorful.
To learn more: Easy Meatless Çiğ Köfte Recipe
Air Fryer Meatballs
Whether you make them with lamb or beef, these homemade Air Fryer Meatballs have a moist and juicy interior and a perfectly crispy exterior.
They’re ready in just 25 minutes, making them ideal for a quick weeknight meal when you crave something delicious on the table in under half an hour!
To learn more: Air Fryer Meatballs (Lamb or Beef)
Turkish Beef Kofte
Try out these soft, juicy, and delicious Turkish beef meatballs namely Inegol Kofte (Inegol meatballs), which is a classic and one of the nation's favorites. It is very easy to make them but it requires overnight marinating after the first stage of preparation.
To learn more: Inegol Kofte - Turkish Beef Kofta Recipe
Turkish Meatball Soup - Sulu Kofte
Sulu Kofte is a rich and hearty Turkish Meatball Soup / Stew consisting of juicy meatballs and vegetables cooked in a tomatoey broth. This traditional Turkish meatball dish is full of Mediterranean flavors and extremely easy to make.
To learn more: Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup
Swedish Meatball Pasta
This delicious Spicy And Creamy Swedish Meatball Pasta is a perfect weekday meal made with juicy homemade meatballs cooked in a creamy white wine sauce.
It is very easy to make, and full of flavor. You can prepare it in advance for a lazy Sunday lunch or a delicious dinner that would please everyone.
To learn more: Spicy And Creamy Swedish Meatball Pasta
Aubergine Meatball Wraps
Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi or Kurdan Kebabi) are one of those traditional Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey.
It is not a landmark dish widely representing Turkish cuisine abroad such as Turkish Chicken Shish Kebab or Lamb Shish Kebab. However, it is an oriental dish that is an extremely flavorful and delicious combination of meat and vegetables.
To learn more: Aubergine Meatball Wraps (Islim Kebabi)
Soutzoukakia - Izmir Kofte
Izmir Kofte (a.k.a Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs) is a traditional dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce. It originated in the city of Izmir, located on the western coast of Turkey, and is also known as Smyrna Meatballs or Soutzoukakia in Greek cuisine. It is typically served with Turkish Rice Pilaf (Sehriyeli Pilav) or Bulgur Pilavi (Turkish Bulgur Pilaf) and a bowl of Greek Cucumber Salad.
To learn more: Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)
Vegan Lentil Meatballs
Mercimek Kofte (Turkish Vegan Lentil Meatballs) is a healthy and flavourful Turkish dish made with fine bulgur, red lentils, onions, tomato & red pepper paste, and spices. These aromatic vegetarian meatballs are inexpensive and very easy to make.
Just like Easy Meatless Cig Kofte, they are usually served as an appetizer, a healthy snack, or a part of a mezze platter.
To learn more: Mercimek Kofte (Vegan Lentil Meatballs)
Homemade Turkish Meatballs
This spicy Homemade Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) recipe is extremely easy to make and full of flavor.
You can serve them as an appetizer on their own or as a main meal along with some Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic, Greek Pita Bread, or Turkish Rice (Sehriyeli Pilav). They are soft, juicy, and extremely delicious, the perfect comfort food to feed your family.
To learn more: Homemade Kofte (Turkish Meatballs) Recipe
Adana Kofte - Adana Kebab
Adana Kebab (a.k.a Adana Kebap or Adana Kofte) is a delicious hand-minced meat kebab mounted on a skewer and then grilled over charcoal.
This delicious spicy ground lamb kebab is a staple of Turkish street food and can be found on menus around the world. The best way to serve these flavorsome and juicy kofte kebabs is on flatbread, or with rice and a variety of salads and mezes.
To learn more: Adana Kebab (Adana Kofte)
Fellah Kofte - Bulgur Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Fellah Koftesi is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato and pepper paste, and spices.
You can serve this traditional Turkish recipe as a vegetarian main, an appetizer, or as a side dish.
To learn more: Fellah Koftesi
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