Greek Meatballs Sauce (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 egg
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2 ounces feta cheese, broken up
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1/3 cup panko or gluten-free breadcrumbs
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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Salt and pepper, add as much as you like
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1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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3 tablespoons onion, grated
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 clove garlic, grated
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Grated zest of a lemon
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
→ Tzatziki
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1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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Juice from half a lemon
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
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Salt and pepper, use however much you prefer (about 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt is good)
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1/2 teaspoon grated garlic or swap in 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Fire up your oven to 450°F. Grab a baking pan, then line it with parchment or foil. Give it a quick spray or a brush of oil to keep things from sticking.
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Dump breadcrumbs, parsley, feta, onion, garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest, lemon juice, spices, egg, salt, and pepper into your big bowl. Stir it all up really well.
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Now, gently work in the ground beef with your hands till it's just mixed in. Scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts and shape 'em into balls. Don’t squish too much.
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Arrange the raw meatballs on your prepared pan. Give the tops a spritz of olive oil if you want. Slide the pan onto the center rack. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes, or until they're golden and browned.
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As the meatballs cook, toss all tzatziki ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir until it's blended and smooth. That's it.
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Plate the meatballs and spoon on that cool tzatziki. Just eat up while they're hot!