Greek Meatballs Tzatziki Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Greek Meatballs
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2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 egg
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1 clove garlic, grated
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3 tablespoons grated onion
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1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
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1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
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1 pound lean ground beef
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt works well)
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1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or use 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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Juice from half a lemon
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1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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1 cup shredded cucumber (make sure to squeeze out any liquid)
# Instructions:
01 -
Take your meatballs out of the oven and enjoy them with a side of that creamy tzatziki.
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While the meatballs cook, dump all the tzatziki stuff into a medium bowl and stir it up till smooth.
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Pop the meatballs onto your lined sheet, spritz the tops with some olive oil, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the center of your oven or until they look nice and brown.
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Toss in the beef and gently mix with your hands. Don't overdo it. Scoop out about a tablespoon each and roll them into meatballs.
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Grab a big bowl and throw in breadcrumbs, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, egg, all the spices, salt, pepper, and feta. Give it a good mix.
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Set your oven to 450°F. Get a baking sheet, line it with either foil or parchment, and coat with a bit of cooking oil spray.