Greek-Style Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki

Greek-Style Meatballs with Creamy Tzatziki

Delicious meatballs bursting with Mediterranean spices served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb lean ground meat (beef, chicken, or turkey)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ea egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried mint
1 ea lemon, zested and juiced
to taste salt and pepper

For the Tzatziki

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 ea cucumber, grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
to taste salt

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, mint, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.

Cooking

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki by mixing the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
Serve the meatballs with the tzatziki sauce. Enjoy your high-protein Mediterranean meal!

Notes

Serve these Greek-style meatballs with warm pita bread, over a fresh garden salad, or with roasted vegetables for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Tzatziki can be stored separately for up to 5 days.