Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Greek meatballs, a perfect blend of tender ground meat, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon. These juicy morsels are easy to prepare and can elevate any meal, whether served as an appetizer or a hearty main dish. Pair them with creamy tzatziki sauce for an authentic Mediterranean experience that will have your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb or beef with onion, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, oregano, lemon zest, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For an optional crispy finish, sear the meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce or on pita bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg