Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Greek Meatballs served alongside a creamy Tzatziki Sauce. These savory meatballs, made from lean ground beef and infused with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, are perfect for any occasion – whether as a hearty main dish or a delightful appetizer. The accompanying Tzatziki Sauce, featuring cool cucumber and zesty lemon, elevates the dish to new heights. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a nutritious meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- Zest of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded cucumber (liquid squeezed out)
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and feta cheese.
- Add the ground beef to the mixture and gently combine without overworking. Form tablespoon-sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare Tzatziki by mixing shredded cucumber (squeezed dry), Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve hot meatballs with Tzatziki sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg