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Viral Turkish Pasta Ground Meat Comforting Easy Weeknight

TURKISH PASTA GROUND MEAT recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dinner
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Enjoy a hearty and flavorful Viral Turkish Pasta Ground Meat that’s perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight family dinner. This one pot pasta features spiced ground beef and comes together fast for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (I use 90%) (or use turkey or chicken or lamb!)*
  • ½ medium white onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 pound pasta of choice (I like shellbows)
  • 2 cups whole-milk or 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • Fresh chopped parsley and dill

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and curry powder evenly over the meat and continue to crumble it. Stir in the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is nicely browned and fat is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and return pasta to the pot.
  3. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated garlic, and kosher salt. Mix well and adjust salt to taste.
  4. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, then whisk in the sweet paprika until fully blended. Let it cook for about 20 to 30 seconds before removing from heat.
  5. To serve, place warm pasta in shallow bowls, add the garlic yogurt sauce on top, then spoon over the cooked beef. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs like parsley and dill over each dish and finish by drizzling the paprika butter sauce.

Notes

  • *Please note that if you are using something other than ground beef I suggest adding 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan before cooking

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Find it online: https://www.amgroyal.com/turkish-pasta-ground-meat/