Meatballs for Dinner Again? You Betcha!
Loaded with classic Greek spices and herbs, these tender, beefy Mediterranean meatballs with tzatziki sauce don’t skimp on flavor. Quick, easy and a refreshing change of pace, this beef meatball recipe deserves a spot on your weekly meal plan (P.S. isn’t meal planning just a game changer?!).. They also provide for the most wonderful leftovers afterwards. Even better? These babies can be prepped ahead or frozen in advance until you’re ready to eat, so you’ll always have a hearty and healthy dinner on hand in a pinch.
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How Do You Make Homemade Meatballs?
You essentially just dump everything in a bowl, mix, and then roll the meatballs. BUT, there are a few things to keep in mind when making homemade meatballs that will help ensure that your recipe is successful:
- We like to use a classic “80/20” ground beef mixture for meatballs, which means 80 percent lean beef to 20 percent beef fat. Having some fat in the mix ensures that your meatballs stay nice and moist.
- This recipe comes together easily by combining all the ingredients into a bowl, then using a bowl of water to wet your hands as you roll the mixture into meatballs. This step is key to creating a smooth and uniform meatball and having wet hands as you roll the meatballs keeps the meatball mixture from sticking to your hands.
- Next, be sure to use a rimmed baking pan, because you don’t want any meatballs falling off the pan as they bake.
What Makes These Meatballs Mediterranean?
We love Greek food, and we’ve added all of our favorite classically-Greek herbs and spices to this meatball recipe. These Mediterranean meatballs are generously spiced with:
- Onion
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Cumin
- Cinnamon
- Parsley
We also added some eggs and panko breadcrumbs to bring it all together.
Tips For Making The Perfect Meatball.
- For a meatball with great texture use eggs and breadcrumbs. We opted for panko in this recipe.
- Use a small frying pan to cook off a little of your seasoned meatball mixture for taste testing. There’s nothing worse than a bland meatball. Fix your mistakes before it’s too late.
- Use a cookie scoop or a (heaping) tablespoon to ensure all the meatballs stay the same size. They will cook more evenly this way
How Should You Serve These Mediterranean Meatballs?
We serve these Greek-inspired meatballs with a big bowl of creamy homemade tzatziki for dipping. Even homemade, this delicious yogurt sauce accompaniment comes together in a flash! These meatballs make a great comforting family dinner, a fun, out-of-the-box dinner for company, or just a flavor-packed appetizer for your next party. You could also serve them…
- Straight up with the tzatziki sauce and a Mediterranean Wedge Salad
- As a meaty addition to this Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl
- Wrapped in pita bread alongside onions, cucumber, tomatoes and a large dollop of Classic Creamy Hummus
- As a main dish alongside this delicious Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Tools You’ll Need:
- Box grater (for grating the onion—one of our favorite prep tricks.)
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
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Meatballs With Tzatziki Sauce For Dinner!
If you make these baked Mediterranean meatballs with tzatziki we’d love to hear about it! Be sure to snap a photo, add it to your Instagram feed or stories and tag @themodernproper and #themodernproper if you do. Also, feel free to leave a comment on the post and tell your friends where you discovered the recipe!
