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Ultimate Mediterranean Meatball Rice Bowl with Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

A vibrant and flavorful bowl featuring spiced lamb and beef meatballs over fluffy rice, topped with fresh vegetables and a tangy yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, combine lamb, beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  3. While meatballs bake, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  4. Assemble bowls by dividing rice among four bowls. Top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
  5. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and olive oil before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.