Turkish Pasta With Ground Beef (Yogurtlu Kiymali Makarna) (Glute

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1
Turkish Pasta With Ground Beef (Yogurtlu Kiymali Makarna)
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 -4 garlic cloves ( pretty large size )
1 cup balkan yogurt ( thick type )
1 teaspoon of fresh mint , chopped
1 1/4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ( to taste )
1/4 English cucumber
sea salt , to taste
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 medium onion
3 tablespoons butter , divided
1 1/2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
3/4 lb lean ground beef ( I use extra lean and add a lot of good olive oil or it will be too dry )
baharat mixed spice ( Turkish Baharat Spice Mix or Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix )
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint ( May not be needed , see directions . )
sea salt , to taste
170 g rice pasta ( May use regular if not gluten free . I prefer macaroni or farfalle shape in this )
3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
694
Sugar
8g
Fat
37g
Turkish Pasta with Ground Beef (Yogurtlu Kiymali Makarna) is a classic comfort food in Turkey. It is a combination of pasta, spiced beef, and cool yogurt sauce that provides a satisfying and flavorful meal. This recipe adds some fresh herbs and cucumber to the yogurt topping for a cool and tangy element. The crispy pasta provides a textural element to the dish, while the spiced beef adds a savory and slightly sweet flavor. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner, as it is easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients.

Instructions

1.Cook the rice pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2.In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, balcony yogurt, fresh mint, lemon juice, finely cut English cucumber, and sea salt to taste. Set aside.
3.In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the medium onion and cook until softened and starting to brown.
4.Add 2 tablespoon of butter and the minced flat leaf parsley, and stir in the baharat mixed spice and sea salt to taste.
5.Add the lean ground beef into the skillet and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until well browned and any excess liquid has evaporated. The meat should be dry and almost crispy.
6.Add the pasta to the skillet and stir well to combine. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and continue to cook until the pasta is heated through and starting to crispen on the bottom.
7.Serve the pasta in bowls and top each serving with a generous spoonful of the yogurt mixture and sprinkling of sweet paprika.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and very flavorful with the combination of spiced beef and cool yogurt sauce.

The yogurt topping provides a creamy and tangy contrast to the crispy pasta and beef.

This recipe is gluten-free.

CONS

This dish is not very healthy, as it contains red meat, dairy, and refined pasta.

It is high in fat and calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides protein and some nutrients from the beef and yogurt, including calcium, Vitamin B12, and probiotics from the yogurt.
The use of garlic and fresh herbs provide some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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