Recipes / Main Dishes

Easy Greek Meatballs

Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4-6 by Laura Dellandrea

These meatballs are the perfect addition to your next appetizer party or pasta dish! They’re filled with fresh herbs, simply pantry seasonings, and come together effortlessly!

ingredients

  • 1.5 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped
  • ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

(Optional) Avocado Tzatziki Crema:

  • 2 large avocados, remove pit and skin
  • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup Greek plain yogurt
  • 1 large lime, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (optional)

directions

  1. Thoroughly rinse and dry all produce.
  2. Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth, thick, and creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides if necessary to finish blending.
  3. If using crema, serve with the meatballs as a dip.