Greek Meatballs Recipe

Meatballs on a platter surrounded by platters of other foods.

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I’ve been in love with Greek food long before I spent time in Greece. The flavors of the Mediterranean have always called to me whenever I see them on a menu. Lately we’ve been making more Greek food at home and this Greek Meatballs Recipe has quickly become a favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time12

Cooling Time3

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Greek

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb lamb
1 cup grated shallots
2 tsp olive oil
¾ cup breadcrumbs or stale bread
1 egg
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
½ tsp lemon zest
1 tsp Cavender’s All Purpose Greek seasoning

For the Tzatziki

1 cup cucumber peeled and diced small
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp fresh dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, making them any size you like. Mine were about one inch.
Place the meatballs on a prepared baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 12 minutes.
Switch the oven to broil and cook for 2 more minutes to give them a golden brown finish.
If your meatballs are larger, add a minute or two to the cooking time. If smaller, cook a little less.
Sprinkle with a little extra Greek seasoning before serving.
To make the tzatziki, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, mix well, and garnish with fresh dill.

Notes

Use a box grater to shred the onion finely so it blends smoothly into the meat mixture.

Mix the meatball mixture gently to avoid tough meatballs. Over-mixing makes them dense.

A prepared baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.

Let cooked meatballs rest on paper towels for a minute before serving to absorb extra oil.

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. You can also freeze cooked meatballs in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container for up to 3 months.

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