# Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki

This easy Mediterranean meatball recipe is served with tzatziki sauce for a delicious weeknight dinner that's also freezer-friendly.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 pounds 90/10 ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, grated, liquid drained
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 0.33 cup minced flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups Tzatziki Sauce, for serving

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F; line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Combine beef, onion, garlic, eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix well.
3. Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 30).
4. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Serve warm with tzatziki sauce and garnish with parsley

## Equipment

- oven
- 2 large sheet pans
- parchment paper
- large bowl
- box grater or food processor
- fine-mesh sieve (optional)
- spatula (optional)
- cookie scoop or tablespoon

## Tips

- Grate onion and squeeze out liquid before using.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture.
- Wet your hands when rolling meatballs to prevent sticking.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon for even-sized meatballs.
- Freeze meatballs on a cookie sheet before storing in a freezer bag.
- Reheat frozen meatballs at 400°F for 20 minutes (raw or cooked).

## Source

- Original video: https://themodernproper.com/mediterranean-meatballs-with-tzatziki
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/31100fd3-4e0c-4da0-bda3-a103ad7e690c
- Extracted: 2025-02-02

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