Description
Indulge in the classic flavors of Greece with this easy 30-minute Greek Meatball Bowl, featuring tender, flavorful meatballs, cool and creamy tzatziki sauce, fluffy white rice, and a variety of fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
– 1 lb ground lamb or beef
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 onion, finely chopped
– 1 tsp dried oregano
– 1 tsp salt
– 1/2 tsp black pepper
– 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
– 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
– 2 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1 cup uncooked white rice
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 cup diced cucumber
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. – In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. – Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. – Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
5. – While the meatballs are baking, make the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
6. – Cook the rice according to package instructions.
7. – Assemble the Greek Meatball Bowls by placing the cooked rice in the bottom of a bowl. Top with the baked meatballs, tzatziki sauce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced cucumber.
8. – Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
– For a healthier version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of lamb or beef.
– Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice in the tzatziki to your taste preferences.
– Leftover meatballs and tzatziki can be stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek