Description
Juicy Mediterranean-spiced beef meatballs served with a creamy sun-dried tomato tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, sun-dried tomatoes, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve meatballs warm with the creamy sun-dried tomato tzatziki on the side or drizzled over.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek