What to serve with Greek lamb meatballs and tzatziki?

These lamb meatballs pair perfectly with pita bread, lemon rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh Mediterranean salad. Add olives, hummus, or grilled flatbread for a mezze-style spread. You can also serve them in wraps or bowls with grains like couscous or quinoa.

How do you make Greek lamb meatballs?

Combine ground lamb with red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into balls and broil or bake until golden and cooked through. Serve with tzatziki made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon, garlic, and feta.

What are the traditional ingredients?

Traditional Greek lamb meatballs often include ground lamb, onion, garlic, fresh herbs like mint and parsley, breadcrumbs, and egg for binding. Tzatziki typically features Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and sometimes olive oil or feta.

Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki, are they easy to make?

Absolutely. This dish comes together in under 30 minutes and requires only two bowls: one for the meatballs, one for the sauce. With minimal prep and simple steps, it’s a weeknight win or a party favorite that feels fancy without the fuss.

Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki: Amazing 25-Min Dinner

Name: Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh mint, minced; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup Greek Yogurt; 1 small Persian cucumber, diced; 1 lemon, juiced (plus more to taste); 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; ½ cup crumbled feta; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; Chopped parsley to garnish

Description

Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki are juicy, herb-packed, and ready in 25 minutes. Serve with creamy feta tzatziki for a bold, fresh meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground lamb

¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, minced

2 teaspoons fresh mint, minced

1 egg

2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Tzatziki:

1 cup Greek Yogurt

1 small Persian cucumber, diced

1 lemon, juiced (plus more to taste)

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

½ cup crumbled feta

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Chopped parsley to garnish

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to broil.

2. In a bowl, mix ground lamb, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.

3. Form into golf ball-sized meatballs.

4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet, two inches apart.

5. Broil for 5–7 minutes, turning halfway through.

6. Alternatively, bake at 425°F for 8–10 minutes.

7. Combine all tzatziki ingredients in a bowl.

8. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon to taste.

9. Serve meatballs warm with chilled tzatziki.

10. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

These meatballs are excellent for meal prep or freezing.

Swap lamb for ground beef, chicken, or turkey if preferred.

Tzatziki can be made a day ahead.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Broil
Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 461
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1226mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 143mg