Greek Meatballs

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1095kcal

Ingredients

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ Egg beaten
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
  • 2 Pita bread

Garlic Sauce

  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Garlic whole cloves
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Tomato Slices, Avocado, and Garlic

  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ½ clove Garlic diced
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Feta cheese cut into chunks
  • ½ cup Greek olives

Beverage

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

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prep ingredients per instructions above.
  • Prepare the 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 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Make the Garlic Sauce: Add the oil, garlic, and lemon to a food processor. Blend until creamy and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Optional: to remove a heavy garlic bite boil the garlic cloves for 3 to 5 minutes in water before using).
  • Prepare the Tomato and Avocado Side: Arrange tomato slices on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, and season with salt.
  • Dice garlic and toss it with avocado slices.
  • Warm the Pita Bread: Heat the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven until warm and soft.
  • Assemble and Serve: Serve the meatballs with garlic sauce, tomato slices, avocado, Greek olives, chunks of feta cheese, and warm pita bread on the side. Enjoy with a soda over ice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1095kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 82g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 50g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 887mg | Potassium: 1327mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 6mg

Greek Meatballs

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 1095 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Greek Meatballs

  • 4 oz Ground beef
  • 4 oz Ground lamb
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 TBSP Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • ½ Egg beaten
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • ½ tsp Ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
  • 2 Pita bread

Garlic Sauce

  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup Garlic whole cloves
  • 1 TBSP Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Tomato Slices, Avocado, and Garlic

  • 1 Tomato sliced
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • ½ clove Garlic diced
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 oz Feta cheese cut into chunks
  • ½ cup Greek olives

Beverage

  • 24 oz Your favorite soda cold
  • Ice cubes optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Prep ingredients per instructions above.
  • Prepare the 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 1-inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
  • Make the Garlic Sauce: Add the oil, garlic, and lemon to a food processor. Blend until creamy and fluffy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Optional: to remove a heavy garlic bite boil the garlic cloves for 3 to 5 minutes in water before using).
  • Prepare the Tomato and Avocado Side: Arrange tomato slices on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried oregano, and season with salt.
  • Dice garlic and toss it with avocado slices.
  • Warm the Pita Bread: Heat the pita bread in a dry skillet or oven until warm and soft.
  • Assemble and Serve: Serve the meatballs with garlic sauce, tomato slices, avocado, Greek olives, chunks of feta cheese, and warm pita bread on the side. Enjoy with a soda over ice, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1095kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 33gFat: 82gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 50gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 887mgPotassium: 1327mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 881IUVitamin C: 44mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 6mg
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