Editorial sample recipeLebaneseintermediateGluten-FreeNut-Free

Lebanese Warm Yogurt Stew With Spiced Beef Meatballs

Name: Lebanese Warm Yogurt Stew With Spiced Beef Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 450 g Halal ground beef; 1 tbsp Lebanese seven-spice mix; 2 tbsp Pine nuts, lightly toasted; 500 g Plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 tbsp Cornstarch, dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water; 4 clove Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp Dried mint; 2 tbsp Olive oil

Juicy minced beef meatballs seasoned with Lebanese seven-spice and toasted pine nuts, gently simmered in a velvet garlic and dried mint yogurt sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

AI-generated illustration of Lebanese Warm Yogurt Stew With Spiced Beef Meatballs

AI illustration

Technique to learn

Yogurt Stabilization

Mixing cornstarch into cold yogurt before applying gentle, continuous heat prevents the milk solids from breaking or curdling.

Instructions

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine the halal ground beef, Lebanese seven-spice mix, toasted pine nuts, and a pinch of salt until cohesive.
Step 2: Form the meat mixture into 16 small, smooth meatballs about the size of a walnut.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 6 to 8 minutes, turning regularly until browned on all sides, then set aside.

Step 4: Whisk the plain yogurt, dissolved cornstarch mixture, and half a teaspoon of salt together in a deep saucepan until completely smooth before turning on the heat.

Step 5: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly in one direction until the yogurt gently reaches a simmer and thickens slightly.

Step 6: Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan, saute the minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant, stir in the dried mint, and pour this sizzled oil into the warm yogurt stew alongside the browned meatballs to simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking tips

Always stir yogurt continuously in one direction while heating to prevent curdling.
Using whole-milk yogurt provides the creamy texture needed for a velvety base.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Lebanese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

Sign in to save this recipe, plan it, and log it when you cook it.

Sign in