Description
Delicious mini meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean spices, served with a cool and creamy homemade tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- For Tzatziki: 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, feta, and parsley. Mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make tzatziki: In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki dipping sauce.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek