Viral Turkish Pasta!!

Ingredients

• 2 large Yellow Onion (sliced for grilling and sautéing)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced; 2 for sauté, 2 for yogurt sauce)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 1 tsp Paprika (sweet paprika)
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste (concentrated)
• 1 cup Bone Broth (low‑sodium)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for grilling and sautéing)
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt (full‑fat, plain)
• 2 tbsp Butter (unsalted)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 1 tsp Lemon Juice (optional for yogurt sauce)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Slice the onions into 1/4‑inch rings and mince all garlic cloves. Separate half of the sliced onions for grilling and keep the rest for sautéing.

   Time: PT10M

2. Grill Onions

   Heat the grill pan over medium‑high heat, brush with 1 tbsp olive oil, and grill the sliced onions 5‑7 minutes per side until soft and lightly charred.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: Medium-high

3. Sauté Onions & Garlic

   In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add the remaining sliced onions and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté 5 minutes until translucent.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Brown Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully browned.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium-high

5. Season the Meat

   Sprinkle paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the browned beef. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.

   Time: PT1M

6. Add Tomato Paste

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Simmer with Bone Broth

   Pour in the bone broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Low simmer

8. Prepare Garlic Yogurt Sauce

   In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves, lemon juice (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

9. Make Paprika Butter

   Melt the butter in a small pan over low heat, stir in ½ tsp paprika, and cook 2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let the butter brown.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Low

10. Assemble the Dish

    On each serving plate, spread a layer of grilled onions as the base. Spoon the meat sauce over the onions, drizzle garlic yogurt sauce, then drizzle paprika butter. Top with halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

580

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

19g

Fat

33g

Fiber

2g