Take a look at my collection of the most delicious meatball recipes. They're perfect for cooking up quickly for your family, whether it's for a weeknight meal or a lazy Sunday lunch!
From Swedish meatball pasta to Smyrna meatballs, vegan lentil meatballs, and aubergine meatball wraps, these foolproof recipes are full of flavor and make the perfect family dinner.
Smyrna Meatballs - 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.
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)
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
Mercimek Kofte - 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.
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)
Chicken Kofte
You're going to love this Chicken Kofta (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
Air Fryer Meatballs (Lamb or Beef)
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)
Adana Kebab -Adana Kofte
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.
To learn more: Adana Kebab (Adana Kofte)
Turkish Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
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 Meatballs (Turkish Kofte Recipe)
Turkish Beef Meatballs - Inegol 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 but it requires overnight marinating after the first stage of preparation.
To learn more: Inegol Kofte - Turkish Beef Kofta Recipe
Fellah Kofte
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
Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara 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: Turkish Grilled Lamb Kofta - Izgara Kofte
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