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Greek Meatball Bowl

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A satisfying bowl featuring golden, juicy meatballs on a bed of rice or quinoa, drizzled with creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for frying
  • Cooked rice or quinoa
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Sliced cucumbers and tomatoes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the Meatballs: With wet hands, roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Sear the Meatballs: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, searing them on all sides for about 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Prepare the Base: Cook rice or quinoa according to package instructions while meatballs are searing.
  5. Make the Tzatziki Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Scoop rice or quinoa into bowls, top with meatballs, drizzle with tzatziki, and garnish with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes.
  7. Dig In: Enjoy your delicious Greek Meatball Bowl!

Notes

This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 1-2 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve with extra tzatziki on the side.

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Keywords: Greek meatballs, tzatziki, comfort food, Mediterranean bowl, easy dinner

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