Greek Balls with Yogurt Dip (Print Version)
Moist beef balls flavored with Mediterranean herbs and feta, matched with refreshing cucumber-yogurt tzatziki.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs Mix
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16 ounces of ground beef, lean
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A third of a cup of panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free ones)
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A quarter cup of parsley, flat-leaf variety, finely chopped
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Three tablespoons of onion, grated
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One garlic clove, grated
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Lemon zest from one whole lemon
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Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
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One large egg
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One teaspoon of dried oregano
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Half a teaspoon of ground coriander
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Half a teaspoon of cumin powder
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A quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, as needed
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Two ounces of crumbled feta cheese
→ Yogurt Sauce
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One cup of cucumber, shredded and squeezed to remove moisture
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One and a half cups of plain Greek yogurt
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Juice from half a lemon
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A tablespoon of fresh dill, finely chopped
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Half a teaspoon of garlic, either grated or substitute with quarter-teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and black pepper to your liking (around a quarter teaspoon of fine sea salt recommended)
# Steps:
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Turn your oven on to 450°F. Lay some parchment paper or foil on a baking sheet and coat it lightly with cooking spray.
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Grab a big mixing bowl. Toss in the breadcrumbs, parsley, grated onion, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, egg, all the spices, salt, pepper, and feta cheese. Stir together well.
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Gently fold the ground beef into the mixture with your hands until combined, taking care not to overmix. Roll tablespoon-sized balls.
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Arrange the meatballs on your prepared tray, then spray or brush the tops with olive oil. Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until they look golden.
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While waiting on the meatballs, grab a medium bowl. Toss all the sauce ingredients into it and stir to combine thoroughly.
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Once the meatballs are done, take them out of the oven. Pair with the yogurt sauce and dig in!