Description
Delicious bite-sized Greek meatballs, seasoned with oregano and mint, served with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. Perfect for parties or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- For tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture), lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic. Stir well.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki dip.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter option, use ground turkey or chicken.