Description
These bite-sized Greek meatballs are seasoned with herbs and spices, baked until golden, and served with a creamy homemade tzatziki sauce for a perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, red onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, make tzatziki by mixing Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce drizzled with olive oil.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.