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Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

These authentic Greek meatballs are bursting with fresh herbs and garlic, paired with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Food With Tzatziki Sauce, Greek meatballs
Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

(For Meatballs)

  • 1 lb ground beef 85/15
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

(For Tzatziki Sauce)

  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup diced seedless cucumber
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup fresh dill
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except olive oil. Mix gently with hands.
  • Form into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 24 total) using a cookie scoop.
  • Place on oiled baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • For tzatziki: Pulse cucumber, garlic and dill in food processor. Mix with yogurt, lemon juice and salt.
  • Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce.

Notes

  • For best texture, don't overmix the meatball mixture
  • Tzatziki tastes best after chilling 30+ minutes
  • Leftovers keep 3-4 days in fridge
  • Great for meal prep - reheat meatballs in oven
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