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Greek Meatballs


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh thyme, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

Tzatziki

  • 1/2 large cucumber, unpeeled
  • 1 1/2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  2. Place beef, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder and salt in a large bowl. Use your hands to mix together so that everything is combined.
  3. Use a tablespoon scoop to form meatballs in your palms. Place meatballs in a heated skillet.
  4. Use tongs to turn meatballs until all sides have browned. Add balsamic vinegar and turn heat down.
  5. Let meatballs cook in the balsamic vinegar for 6-9 minutes, rotating meatballs every few minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and serve as an appetizer or for dinner.

Tzatziki

  1. Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve.
  2. Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Transfer the grated cucumbers and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and combine. Serve chilled with pita bread or baguette.