Meatballs with Tzatziki (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Greek Meatballs
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten-free options)
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
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1 clove of garlic, finely grated
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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Zest from one lemon
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3 tablespoons onion, grated
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 pound ground beef (lean)
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1/2 teaspoon garlic (grated or powder)
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1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
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Salt and pepper to taste (try 1/4 teaspoon sea salt)
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1 tablespoon dill, minced fresh
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Lemon juice (from half a lemon)
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1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn your oven to 450°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment and give it a quick spray of cooking oil.
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Use a whisk in a big bowl to mix parsley, egg, garlic, lemon zest and juice, seasonings, breadcrumbs, onion, and feta.
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Toss ground beef into the mix and gently combine it all with your hands. Roll into balls about a tablespoon big.
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Put the meatballs on that prepared sheet. Spray the tops with olive oil and bake on the middle rack for 10-12 minutes or until they're golden.
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As the meatballs bake, use a medium bowl to stir together cucumber, yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Take the meatballs out of the oven and pair them up with the prepared tzatziki sauce for dipping or spreading.