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Yogurt Meatballs *yaourtlou*

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Yogurt Meatballs *yaourtlou*
Delicious, aromatic, and spicy meatballs filled with flavors that will impress you. Make them and serve them with pita bread and a glass of wine!


Ingredients:
•    ½ kg ground beef
•    3 dried onions, grated
•    2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
•    100g breadcrumbs
•    1 canned tomato or 3-4 ripe tomatoes, grated
•    2 sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped
•    1 tsp coriander
•    1 tsp cumin
•    ½ tsp sumac
•    ½ tsp cayenne pepper
•    1 tsp tomato paste
•    A pinch of sugar
•    1 tsp smoked paprika
•    Salt and pepper
•    2 eggs
•    Olive oil
For serving:
•    1 small bowl of yogurt
•    Pita bread
•    Finely chopped parsley
•    Paprika



Directions

In a frying pan, saute the onion, then add the spices and garlic. Let it cool. Reserve half of the mixture for the meat and pour the other half into the tomato along with the tomato paste and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Next, add the remaining ingredients to the ground beef: breadcrumbs, mint, 2 eggs, and the sauteed mixture. Mix well. Leave it in the refrigerator for an hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 3 centimeters in size. Fry them until they acquire a light color, and then transfer them to the tomato sauce, where they will simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
While the meatballs are simmering, toast the pita bread on a grill or in a toaster, and cut them into triangles. Place them on a serving plate with plenty of yogurt. Remove the meatballs from the sauce, place them on the plate with a generous amount of sauce on top, and garnish with finely chopped parsley and paprika.