Greek Meatballs Tzatziki Sauce (Print)
Juicy beef meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean spices and feta, paired with cool cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Greek Meatballs
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
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3 tablespoons grated onion
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1 clove garlic, grated
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1 cup shredded cucumber, liquid squeezed out
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1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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Juice of half a lemon
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt suggested)
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking oil.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the panko, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, spices, salt, pepper, and feta cheese.
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Add the ground beef to the mixture and combine gently with your hands without overworking. Form tablespoon-sized meatballs.
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Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and brush or spray the tops with olive oil. Bake on the center rack for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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While the meatballs are baking, combine all tzatziki sauce ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and stir until well combined.
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Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve them alongside the tzatziki sauce.