Description
A delightful recipe for Greek meatballs served with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (lamb, beef, or turkey)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin or allspice (optional)
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Olive oil, for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat with breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, and mint.
- Season with salt, pepper, and cumin or allspice. Mix gently until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the tzatziki, squeeze moisture from grated cucumber, then mix with Greek yogurt, dill, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki on the side.
Notes
Allow the meatball mixture to rest for 30 minutes before cooking to develop flavors. Avoid overcrowding the skillet to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Greek meatballs, tzatziki sauce, easy recipes, Mediterranean food, healthy appetizers