Description
Juicy, herb-packed meatballs served over fluffy rice with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables. This bowl is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs: 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
- For the Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Bowl: 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until just combined. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To assemble, divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle with feta cheese and fresh dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Mediterranean