Description
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this Greek Meatball Bowl. Juicy, herb-infused meatballs are served atop fluffy rice, accompanied by crisp veggies and a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or a comforting weeknight meal, delivering vibrant flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile, it’s an unforgettable culinary experience that brings the spirit of Greece right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb or beef with garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- While the meatballs bake, mix yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create tzatziki sauce.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- To serve, place rice in a bowl topped with meatballs and drizzle tzatziki sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg