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Greek Meatballs
These easy Greek meatballs are oven-baked, making them a healthier option yet very juicy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 265 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ½ pound ground lamb or pork
- ⅓ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- garnish as desired see notes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a pan with foil and place a rack on top of the foil.
- Combine milk and panko bread crumbs. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs.
- Roll and place on prepared pan. Bake 20-22 minutes or until browned and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with garnishes as desired.
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Notes
- These meatballs can be made with all beef if preferred.
- To make sure the meatballs are properly cooked, the outside should be browned and the temperature should be 165°F in the middle.
- We love to add crumbled feta, red onion, and chopped fresh mint for garnish.
- We love to add crumbled feta, red onion, and chopped fresh mint for garnish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
265
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
336mg
(14%)
Potassium
301mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
322IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 265 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.