Seasoned Sour Meatballs (Juicy Meatballs with Vegetables) Recipe
Seasoned, juicy meatballs, one of the classic pot dishes of Turkish cuisine, are cooked with plenty of vegetables. This vegetable-based, nutritious and high-protein meal may be a good choice, especially for children who do not like meat. Enjoy your meal!
Place your twice-ground, medium-fat mixed beef and lamb mince into a mixing bowl.
Peel the onion and rub it on the fine side of the grater. If you wish, you can wash and drain the rice and add it to the minced meat along with the onion by rinsing it and thinning it (to prevent the meatballs from falling apart).
Wash the parsley, chop it finely and add it to the meatball mixture along with salt and spices. Knead the meatball mixture thoroughly until it is combined, cover it and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, peel and wash the potatoes and carrots. Chop them into cubes approximately the size of backgammon dice, making sure they are the same size.
Boil 4-5 glasses of water in a deep pot by adding 1 teaspoon of salt. When the water boils, put it on low heat, add peas, carrots and potatoes and cook until the vegetables are half soft.
Instead, you can use canned mixed garnishes if you have them on hand.
While the vegetables are cooking, take out your rested meatball mixture. Sprinkle 2-3 spoons of flour on a wide flat tray or plate.
Place the meatballs, which you have rolled into small marble-sized balls, onto the floured tray and shake them so that every part of the meatballs is coated in flour. Put the boiling vegetable broth on low heat, slowly add the meatballs from which you have sifted the excess flour, stir once and cook with the lid open.
For the dressing, whisk the egg yolk, lemon juice and flour in a bowl until smooth. When the rice of the meatballs has lengthened and is cooked, take a ladle or two of the water from the dish, whisk and add it to the marinade and let the marinade cool.
Add the whipped warm seasoning to the boiling food little by little and stir slowly. Take the food you cooked for about 1 minute off the heat and let it rest.
During the service phase, if you wish, fry the chili peppers and mint in butter and serve your soups by garnishing them with this sauce. For a lighter presentation, you can serve it with lemon juice instead of butter sauce. Enjoy your meal!
Benefits of Ingredients in Seasoned Sour Meatballs
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Minced Meat:
Ground meat offers high-quality protein, essential heme iron, and vitamin B12. Heme iron aids in preventing anemia and supporting oxygen transport, while B12 is crucial for nervous system health and energy production. It pairs wonderfully with vegetables like onion, garlic, tomato, and parsley, boosting flavor and nutrition.
Carrot:
Carrots are renowned for their rich beta-carotene, which the body converts into Vitamin A, crucial for eye health (especially night vision) and skin regeneration. Their high fiber content aids digestion and promotes satiety. Potent antioxidants also protect cells. To maximize the absorption of their beneficial compounds, carrots are best consumed with healthy fats like olive oil. Versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, they pair wonderfully with fruits like apple, orange, and ginger, or in meat dishes.
Pea:
Peas, with their high fiber content, support digestion. Rich in folate (B9), vitamin K, and protein, they contribute to heart health and play a crucial role in blood clotting. Thanks to their lutein and zeaxanthin content, they are beneficial for eye health. They can be consumed fresh, frozen, or canned. They pair perfectly with ingredients like mint, dill, carrots, chicken, and rice. Can be used in salads, soups, or main dishes.
Potatoes:
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates providing energy, Vitamin C, and potassium. Their fiber content contributes to digestive health and provides a feeling of satiety. Potassium, vital for regulating blood pressure, makes them important for overall body functions. They pair well with meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese, and many vegetables, suitable for various cooking methods like baking, boiling, frying, and mashing.
Dry Onion:
Dry onion is a kitchen staple and a powerful antioxidant source. Its quercetin content helps protect the body against free radicals, reduces inflammation, and may support heart health. Rich in Vitamins C and B6, and manganese, it strengthens the immune system. Its prebiotic fibers contribute to digestive health. It is widely used in dishes ranging from meat dishes to vegetable sautés, pilafs, and soups. It pairs perfectly with garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and red meat.
Broken Rice:
Broken rice consists of rice grains broken during processing. Its small size allows faster cooking and easier digestion, which accelerates nutrient absorption and provides quick energy. It's often preferred for baby food and those with digestive sensitivities. It's gluten-free. It pairs well with creamy dishes like soups, porridges, rice pudding, and spicy meat/vegetable dishes in Asian cuisine.
Parsley:
Parsley is a powerful antioxidant source that supports bone health and plays a crucial role in blood clotting due to its Vitamin K content. Its Vitamin C content strengthens immunity. Rich in flavonoids like apigenin, it can help reduce inflammation. It is also a natural diuretic. It pairs perfectly with lemon, garlic, and olive oil; adding a refreshing flavor to fish, chicken, soups, and salads.
Black Pepper:
Black pepper, a kitchen staple, offers not just flavor but also significant health benefits. Thanks to piperine, its active compound, it boasts powerful antioxidant properties, helping to combat free radicals. It can stimulate the digestive system, enhancing nutrient absorption and notably increasing the bioavailability of curcumin found in turmeric. Additionally, it's effective in reducing gas and bloating. It also has a mild metabolism-boosting effect. With a wide range of uses from red meats to poultry, vegetable dishes to soups, it pairs excellently. It harmonizes perfectly with spices like cumin and coriander, as well as ingredients like lemon and garlic, adding depth to dishes.
Cumin:
Cumin is a powerful spice that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and stimulates digestive enzymes. Rich in iron, it possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It pairs excellently with legumes (lentils, chickpeas), red and white meats, vegetables, and yogurt-based sauces. Combined with coriander, turmeric, and chili, it creates deep flavors in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Fine Salt:
Fine salt is crucial for maintaining the body's vital electrolyte balance, playing a key role in nerve transmission and muscle functions. It supports cellular hydration and contributes to stomach acid production, aiding nutrient absorption. Consumed in moderation, it's essential for sustaining overall bodily functions. As a fundamental seasoning in almost all cuisines, it deepens the flavor of dishes from vegetables to meats, soups to salads, and enhances the aroma of other spices. It pairs wonderfully with black pepper, oregano, and garlic.
Flour:
Flour is a fundamental foodstuff obtained by grinding grains. It provides our body with a long-lasting energy source, especially through complex carbohydrates. Varieties like whole wheat flour, thanks to their high fiber content, support digestive health, provide a feeling of fullness, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. It also contains essential B vitamins (especially B1, B3, B9) and important minerals such as iron and magnesium, which are crucial for nervous system functions, energy production, and blood formation. It is versatile in the kitchen; forming the base for baked goods like bread and pastries when combined with milk, eggs, and yeast, while also being used to thicken sauces or create harmonious flavors with vegetables.
Egg Yolk:
Egg yolk is rich in protein, choline (critical for brain and liver health), vitamins D and A, and powerful antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin. It notably supports eye health, contributes to bone development, and strengthens cognitive functions. Its healthy fat content provides a sense of satiety. It's an excellent binder and flavor enhancer in savory sauces like béchamel, mayonnaise, and Hollandaise, as well as in sweet applications like pastry creams.
Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice, rich in Vitamin C, boosts immunity and supports collagen synthesis for skin health. Its citrate content may help prevent kidney stone formation. A natural antioxidant, it reduces inflammation. It aids digestion by stimulating liver bile production. Added to water, it offers a detoxifying effect. Pairs perfectly with fish, chicken, salads, soups, marinades, and desserts, adding a refreshing and flavorful touch.
Butter:
Butter is a rich, flavorful fat derived from milk. It contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K2, along with healthy fatty acids, serving as an energy source. It's easily digestible. Butter enhances the taste of meals and rice dishes, is spread on bread, or used in sauces. It's indispensable for breakfast tables and various recipes.
Chili Pepper:
Red Pepper Flakes, beyond adding a unique heat to dishes, can help boost metabolism due to the capsaicin it contains. It also supports the body with its antioxidant properties and can benefit digestion. It pairs wonderfully with garlic, tomato, olive oil, and various meat dishes; it also adds depth to pasta and soups.
Dried Mint:
Dried Mint is a kitchen staple. It's particularly effective in soothing the digestive system, helping alleviate bloating and gas. Its antioxidant content supports immunity. Known for its refreshing properties, it pairs wonderfully with yogurt-based dishes, lentil soup, lamb, and various salads.
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