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Greek Meatballs
Oven-baked all beef Greek Meatballs stuffed with feta cheese served with a homemade Tzatziki sauce! Perfect appetizer or main course!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- cooking spray
- 1 lice white bread torn into 1-inch pieces (about ½ cup)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
For the tzatziki:
- 2 small Persian cucumbers peeled and grated
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray and set over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Combine the bread and milk in a large bowl and let sit until the milk is absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the beaten egg, red onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and a quarter of the ground beef, and mix together until completely combined. Add the rest of the ground beef and mix just until blended.
- Divide the meatball mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a circle and place a chunk of feta in the center. Fold the edges of the meat up and around the feta, and roll to form into a round ball.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared wire rack set and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are browned and cooked through.
Cup of Yum
For the tzatziki sauce:
- Meanwhile, make the tzatziki. Place the grated cucumber in a kitchen towel and wring out as much moisture as possible. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, and salt and stir to combine.
- Serve the baked meatballs with the tzatziki sauce, sprinkled with additional finely chopped mint.
Notes
- Tip: Make a double batch of these Greek meatballs to take to work or pack in school lunches!
Nutrition Information
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1087mg
(45%)
Potassium
587mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
264IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
226mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1087mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 264IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 226mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.