Homemade Greek Meatballs
These Homemade Greek Meatballs are perfect used as game day food, in Homemade Gyros, or just by themselves with a side of Greek Salad. Try your hand at making them. You'll definitely add this to your meal-planning repertoire.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 small red onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 lb lean ground beef or pork *can also use lamb
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup sour cream *or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber minced
- 1 tsp dill
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, onion, half of the minced garlic, coriander, cinnamon, mint, oregano, salt, pepper, and the lemon zest.
- Add in ground meat and egg, incorporating with your hands.
- If you have extra time, refrigerate mixture for 30-60 minutes to help the meatballs hold their shape.
- Form mixture into 1 inch meatballs. Dredge each in flour, coating lightly and shaking off excess.
- Place meatballs onto a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until evenly golden brown.
To make Tzatziki Sauce
- Mix together remaining minced garlic, lemon juice, sour cream, cucumber and dill.
- Allow to chill about 1 hour to blend flavors.
To Serve
- Dip the meaball in the accompanying Tzatziki souce as an appetizer; place in pitas to make homemade Gyros or make a Greek salad with them.
Servings: 6