Adana Style Stuffed Meatballs: A Flavorful Turkish Delight

Ingredients

• 1 pound (500g) ground lamb or beef
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Adana spice mix (a blend of red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, sumac, and dried mint)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried mint