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Greek Beef Meatballs

5 from 12 votes
Greek Meatballs | lecremedelacrumb.com
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!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Author: Tiffany