Description
Juicy beef meatballs infused with Greek flavors, served with a creamy sun-dried tomato tzatziki sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- For the tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
- While meatballs chill, prepare tzatziki: In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and browned.
- Alternatively, heat a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil and cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning until browned on all sides.
- Serve meatballs warm with the creamy sun-dried tomato tzatziki sauce on the side or drizzled over. Garnish with fresh dill if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Greek