Description
Delightful mini meatballs infused with Mediterranean flavors, served with a cool and creamy tzatziki sauce for a perfect appetizer or party snack.
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, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until browned and cooked through, then let cool slightly.
- For tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt.
- Serve meatballs with tzatziki and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek