Ingredients
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- 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
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 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.
- Use a tablespoon scoop to form meatballs in your palms. Place meatballs in a heated skillet.
- Use tongs to turn meatballs until all sides have browned. Add balsamic vinegar and turn heat down.
- Let meatballs cook in the balsamic vinegar for 6-9 minutes, rotating meatballs every few minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve as an appetizer or for dinner.
Tzatziki
- Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar and salt in a large bowl.
- Transfer the grated cucumbers and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and combine. Serve chilled with pita bread or baguette.