Greek Meatballs

 

Greek meatballs with tzatziki sauce are the perfect appetizer for any party or get together! They're full flavorful spices, lemon zest and let’s not forget the feta cheese. YUM!

Ingredients

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 a 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

Tzatziki Sauce

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

Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste I prefer to use 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Spray it with cooking oil.

In a large bowl whisk together the panko, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, egg, spices, salt and pepper, and feta.

Add the ground beef to the mixture and combine with your hands being careful not to over-work the meat mixture. Form approximately tablespoon sized meatballs.

Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and spray or brush the tops with olive oil. Place the baking sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

Make the tzatziki sauce while the meatballs are baking by combining all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and stirring together until combined.

Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve with the tzatziki sauce.

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