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Oval platter with meatballs and side of tzatziki sauce in a small bowl. Garnished with lemon wedges and fresh mint leaves.
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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!
Course Appetizer, Entree
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 470kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 slice 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 2% 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.

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

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg