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Greek Meatballs with Homemade Tzatziki Recipe

Crisp, flavorful and absolutely delicious. You're going to love this Greek twist on the Italian classic! These Greek meatballs with homemade tzatziki are ready to go in 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 18 meatballs
Calories: 104kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 1/4 lb ground pork OR beef OR chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs (white or whole wheat)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup red onion minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley (or 1 tsp. freshly chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika (regular or smoked)
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For the Tzatziki

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt OR Double Cream
  • 1/3 cup English cucumber diced, juice squeezed out
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
  • pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a standard size baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, buttermilk, onion, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, parsley, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Using your hands (or a spatula), mix together just until combined (overworking it will cause the meatballs to be dense).
  • Using a spoon or a standard size cookie scoop, shape into meatballs and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked throughout (internal temperature of 160).

To Make the Tzatziki

  • Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki sauce, in a medium bowl whisk together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Serve the meatballs with a side of tzatziki.

Notes

These meatballs go great with pilaf and roasted veggies!

Nutrition

Serving: 18serving | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg