Greek Meatballs

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 926kcal

Ingredients

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Egg beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
  • 2 Pita bread

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/4 Cucumber grated and drained
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 TBSP Fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Tomato Slices, Feta, and Olives

  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Feta cheese block in brine
  • 1/2 cup Greek olives

Soda

  • 24 oz Your favorite soda cold
  • Ice cubes optional
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per instructions above.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Greek Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the preheated oven for about 10 - 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the cucumber and drain excess liquid.
  • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
  • Arrange tomato slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, and add a pinch of salt.
  • Prepare Pita Bread: Warm the pita bread in the oven or on a skillet.
  • Place meatballs on plates. Spoon tzatziki sauce over the meatballs. Serve with tomato slices, chunks of feta cheese, Greek olives, and pita bread on the side. Enjoy with a soda, over ice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 926kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 5mg

Greek Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 926 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup Seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Egg beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
  • 2 Pita bread

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1/4 Cucumber grated and drained
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/2 TBSP Fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Tomato Slices, Feta, and Olives

  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Feta cheese block in brine
  • 1/2 cup Greek olives

Soda

  • 24 oz Your favorite soda cold
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients per instructions above.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Greek Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and finish cooking in the preheated oven for about 10 - 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Tzatziki Sauce: Grate the cucumber and drain excess liquid.
  • In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until ready to serve.
  • Arrange tomato slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, and add a pinch of salt.
  • Prepare Pita Bread: Warm the pita bread in the oven or on a skillet.
  • Place meatballs on plates. Spoon tzatziki sauce over the meatballs. Serve with tomato slices, chunks of feta cheese, Greek olives, and pita bread on the side. Enjoy with a soda, over ice if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 926kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 38gFat: 63gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 34gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1360mgPotassium: 733mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 884IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 5mg
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