Greek Beef Meatballs
Quick and delicious, savory seasoned Greek Meatballs made with fresh herbs, lean ground beef, garlic, and baked to juicy perfection. Perfect for no-fuss weeknight dinners and grab-n-go meals!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons finely ground old fashioned oats , see note 1
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh baby dill
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- ½ medium red onion, grated
- ¼ cup finely grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- tzatziki sauce for serving, optional
- chopped cucumbers and tomatoes for serving, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with olive oil.
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients (except for olive oil, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers and tomatoes) and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and place in prepared skillet or baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through the center. Serve meatballs gyro-style wrapped in a pita with tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce, or serve meatballs alone for a grab-n-go meal.
Notes
The oats should be ground in a food processor or blender, pulsed until mostly powdered.
Nutrition
Calories: 339 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 25 g, Saturated Fat: 9 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 81 mg, Sodium: 659 mg, Potassium: 377 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 16 IU, Vitamin C: 3 mg, Calcium: 32 mg, Iron: 3 mg
