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 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:4servings
Ingredients
1pound93 percent lean ground beef
3teaspoonsminced garlic
4tablespoonsfinely ground old fashioned oats , see note 1
2tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh oregano
3tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh baby dill
1teaspoonsalt, or to taste
½teaspoonblack pepper, or to taste
½medium red onion, grated
¼cupfinely grated zucchini
2teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
tzatziki sauce for serving, optional
chopped cucumbers and tomatoes for serving, optional
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.