Greek Meatballs

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen meatballs and 2-1/2 cups sauce
Test Kitchen Approved
These juicy baked Greek meatballs are a Mediterranean twist on a weeknight favorite. Seasoned with fresh mint, dill and tangy feta and served with creamy homemade tzatziki, they’re perfect as a satisfying appetizer or the main event.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup whole wheat panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 large egg white, beaten
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1-1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • TZATZIKI:
  • 1-1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup peeled grated cucumber, strained
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: Grated cucumber and fresh dill

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble lamb over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until internal temperature reaches 165°, 20-25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine tzatziki ingredients. If desired, garnish with additional grated cucumber and dill.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 51 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 94mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

These lamb meatballs use feta cheese, basil and mint for an authentic Greek flavor. Topped with a light and refreshing tzatziki sauce, it's excellent as an appetizer or base for a heartier meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
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