These Easy and Delicious Recipes with Meatballs are a go-to in our kitchen when we want something quick, filling, and comforting without too much effort. Meatballs work in so many ways—add them to a stew, tuck them into a wrap, or pair them with rice, pasta, or a simple salad. Beef, lamb, chicken, or meat-free versions all cook up fast and take on flavor really well. These fuss-free recipes are made for busy days and easy dinners, perfect when all you need is something warm and homemade.
Kadinbudu Kofte - Turkish Rice and Beef Meatballs
Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice is one of those classic Turkish dishes mainly known and loved by regular households in Turkey. These golden, pan-fried meatballs are made with ground beef, cooked rice, onions, and a few everyday ingredients you probably already have on hand. They’re soft and tender on the inside, with a crisp coating on the outside—simple, comforting, and full of flavor.
To learn more: Kadınbudu Köfte – Turkish Meatballs with Rice
Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
Hasanpaşa Köfte is a delicious Turkish casserole dish featuring juicy meatballs topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, all baked in a flavorful tomato sauce. You can serve this Turkish staple for family weeknight dinners or special occasions.
To learn more: Hasanpaşa Köfte - Turkish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
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
Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup
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
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)
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)
Izmir Kofte
Izmir köfte (a.k.a Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs) is a traditional Turkish dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce. This delicious kofte dish is from the Izmir region of Turkey and is widely popular around the country.
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)
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
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)
Inegol Meatballs
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.
Inegol Kofte is very easy to make but it requires overnight marinating after the first stage of preparation.
To learn more: Inegol Kofte
Fellah Koftesi
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
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)
Chicken Meatballs
You're going to love this Chicken Kofte (or Kofta) Recipe! It's super easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes, and packed with delicious Mediterranean flavors. You can pan fry, bake, grill, or air fry them—they all turn out fantastic.
To learn more: Chicken Kofta Recipe
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