These Greek meatballs are full of flavor and perfect for serving with tzatziki sauce. The meatballs are made with ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, and seasonings. They are pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through. The tzatziki sauce is made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. It is the perfect dipping sauce for these meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Method
1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meatballs in oil until browned all over and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Serve with meatballs.
Potential changes & improvements
If you want a little more flavor in your meatballs, you could add some chopped fresh parsley or mint to the mixture. You could also swap out the ground beef for ground lamb. For a vegetarian option, you could make these meatballs with cooked lentils or quinoa.
What other food it works well with
These meatballs would be great served with some rice or couscous. You could also serve them on a bed of greens.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making meatballs is to not cook them long enough. Make sure to cook the meatballs until they are browned all over and cooked through. Another mistake is to not form the meatballs evenly. This will result in some meatballs being overcooked and others being undercooked. Be sure to form the meatballs so that they are all the same size.
Nutritional Information
Each serving of these Greek meatballs with tzatziki sauce contains approximately:
Calories: 400
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 120 mg
Sodium: 520 mg
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 4 g
Protein: 26 g
Allergens
These Greek meatballs with tzatziki sauce contain the following allergens:
beef
egg
dairy
gluten