Description
Delicious mini meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean flavors, served on warm pita with creamy tzatziki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (drained)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (for tzatziki), minced
- 4 small pita breads
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, make tzatziki: mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Season with salt to taste.
- Warm pita breads in a dry skillet or oven. Cut each pita into 4 wedges.
- Arrange meatballs on pita wedges and top with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean