Description
Juicy and flavorful Greek meatballs with a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess, served with a sweet dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, cumin, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a plate.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per batch.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and lemon juice to make the dipping sauce.
- Serve meatballs warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.