Greek Meatballs
Greek meatballs are a delightful culinary journey to the Mediterranean, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion. These tender, juicy meatballs are crafted with fresh herbs, spices, and crumbled feta cheese, making them an irresistible addition to your dinner table. Serve them with tzatziki sauce or over rice for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, parsley, red onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, feta cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix gently until combined.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Optionally, toss cooked meatballs in warm marinara sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg