Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

4 servings
This recipe for flavorful juicy Greek meatballs filled with fresh herbs is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for your weekly meal prep or a 30 minute weeknight dinner. The meatballs are baked in the oven and served with a cool creamy tzatziki sauce that you won’t be able to stop eating. This is a recipe that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic

    finely minced

  • ½ cup diced seedless cucumber
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic
  • ½ cup fresh dill
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • Juice of one lemon
  • salt
    to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. 2

    Add the ground pork, ground beef, fresh herbs, spices, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix everything until well combined.

  3. 3

    Scoop the meat mixture using cookie dough scoop to form the meatballs and then roll them in between the palm of your hands. Place them on a sheet pan that has been drizzled with olive oil.

  4. 4

    After all of the meatballs have been rolled and placed on the sheet pan, bake them at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. 5

    While the meatballs are cooking, make the tzatziki sauce. Add the cucumber, garlic, and dill to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the cucumber mixture to the Greek yogurt and still until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice and salt and store in the fridge until ready to serve.

  6. 6

    When the meatballs are done, let them cool slightly and then serve with the tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

40 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a flavorful, homemade dinner that's both quick and incredibly satisfying? These Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce are your answer. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a dish that’s perfect for a speedy weeknight meal or convenient meal prep, delivering authentic taste right to your table.

What makes these Greek meatballs truly stand out is the masterful blend of ground beef and pork, ensuring a wonderfully juicy texture every time. Infused with a vibrant medley of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, and mint, alongside aromatic garlic and a hint of warm spices like cumin and oregano, each bite is bursting with Mediterranean sunshine. Baking them in the oven simplifies the process, leaving you with less mess and more time to enjoy.

Prepare for an experience where savory, herb-packed meatballs meet the cool, refreshing embrace of homemade tzatziki. You'll savor the juicy interior of the meatballs, beautifully complemented by the bright, tangy sauce, which is rich with full-fat Greek yogurt, fresh dill, cucumber, and a squeeze of lemon. It’s a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, promising a comforting yet vibrant meal that's surprisingly easy to achieve.

For a touch of personalized flavor, feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes in the meatballs to match your preferred level of warmth. You can also experiment with the proportions of fresh herbs like dill and mint in the tzatziki sauce to brighten its profile to your liking. This versatile dish pairs wonderfully with a simple side salad, warm pita bread, or a bed of fluffy rice, making it an adaptable choice for any meal.

Serve these delightful Greek Meatballs as a standalone main course for a casual dinner or integrate them into a larger spread for a Mediterranean-themed gathering. They are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, providing a burst of fresh flavors that everyone will love.

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