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Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe

Savor the Flavor: Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe You’ll Adore

This Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe is a delightful blend of tender meatballs, fresh salad, and tangy tzatziki sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground beef can substitute with ground lamb or turkey
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion finely minced
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs parsley, mint, coriander mix
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
For the Roasted Potatoes
  • 2 medium Potatoes can use sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Oregano
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 clove Garlic for tzatziki
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Fresh dill or mint for tzatziki
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Lettuce crisp
  • 1 cup Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 small Red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil for dressing
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice for dressing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Oven
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, breadcrumbs, baking soda, fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and chill for 2 hours. Form into meatballs.
  2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake meatballs for 30-40 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching 160°F (70°C).
  3. Wash and cut potatoes into wedges. Toss with olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 40-60 minutes until crispy.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill or mint. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Chill.
  5. Assemble the bowl with crisp lettuce, salad mix, crispy roasted potatoes, baked meatballs, and tzatziki sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Letting the meatball mixture chill for 2 hours enhances flavor and moisture. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

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