Description
A wholesome and flavorful Greek-inspired meatball bowl featuring juicy meatballs, homemade tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a balanced, protein-packed meal that’s easy to prepare and customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1 small cucumber, grated and drained
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (185g cooked) quinoa or brown rice
- 1/4 cup (35g) Kalamata olives, pitted (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef or lamb, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons (30g) of mixture per meatball and roll into balls. Place evenly spaced on the baking sheet (about 20 meatballs).
- Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until browned and cooked through. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispy edges.
- While meatballs bake, grate cucumber for tzatziki and press out excess water using a sieve or cheesecloth.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare fresh veggies and grains: slice cucumbers, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion (soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired), and cook quinoa or brown rice if not already done.
- Assemble bowls by starting with quinoa or rice, adding fresh veggies, arranging warm meatballs on top, drizzling with tzatziki, scattering Kalamata olives if using, and sprinkling extra parsley.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Healthy Greek Meatball Bowl