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Greek-Style Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Tzatziki

Greek-Style Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Tzatziki

Greek-Style Beef Meatballs with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Tzatziki brings together everything that makes Mediterranean cooking memorable. Juicy beef, fragrant herbs, creamy feta, and a rich yogurt sauce create a meal that feels fresh yet deeply satisfying. The combination of dill, mint, cucumber, and sun-dried tomatoes adds layers of flavor that make every bite vibrant without becoming complicated.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine American, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 18 to 20 Meatballs

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef Substitute with ground chicken or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts finely crushed
  • 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 –3 tablespoons feta cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, oregano, paprika, egg, and crumbled feta. Mix gently until combined.
  • Roll mixture into 18–20 small meatballs.
  • Place crushed pine nuts on a plate and lightly coat each meatball.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook meatballs in batches for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and fully cooked.
  • Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate.
  • In a blender or bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon zest, garlic, mint, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and feta cheese.
  • Blend or mix until creamy.
  • Spread sauce onto a serving plate or bowl.
  • Arrange meatballs over the sauce and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
  • Serve with pita, rice, or salad.

Notes:

  • Squeeze excess moisture from the cucumber to keep the sauce thick.
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture or the texture may become dense.
  • Serve warm with pita bread, rice, or fresh vegetables.
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