Greek Meatball Bowls
A delightful and satisfying meal featuring tender meatballs paired with fresh veggies and creamy tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Cooked rice or quinoa (your choice)
- Cucumber, diced
- Tomatoes, diced
- Red onion, sliced
- Tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture by combining the ground meat, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by placing cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom, topping with meatballs, diced cucumber, tomatoes, and sliced red onion, and adding a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Serve warm, optionally adding extra parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat; ensure all meatballs are the same size for even cooking.
Find it online: https://www.highproteinmix.com/greek-meatball-bowl-recipe/