Description
Greek meatballs with tzatziki sauce are a delightful blend of Mediterranean flavors that will elevate any meal. These tender meatballs, made with lean ground beef and infused with aromatic herbs and spices, are perfectly paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce. Whether served as an appetizer, main dish, or in wraps, this versatile recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and packed with protein, these Greek meatballs make for a satisfying dinner option that can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup shredded cucumber (liquid squeezed out)
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, oregano, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and feta.
- Add the ground beef and mix gently until just combined. Form mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the tzatziki sauce: Mix shredded cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg