Greek Meatballs
Enjoy these flavorful Greek meatballs, perfectly seasoned and easy to make. Ideal for gatherings or family dinners, they’re sure to impress with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- While baking, prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Serve meatballs hot with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute breadcrumbs with crushed oats for a different texture.
- Add feta cheese for an extra tangy flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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