Izgara Köfte (Turkish Grilled Meatballs)

• 1 ½ lb ground beef (85% lean), or half beef, half lamb Swap
• 1 small yellow onion, grated and squeezed dry Swap
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced Swap
• ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs, soaked in 2 tbsp milk if dry
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten Swap
• ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp Aleppo pepper (pul biber) Swap
• 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper Swap
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for brushing the grill Swap
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Equipment

grill or grill pan, large bowl, tongs