Description
A high-protein Greek-inspired meatball bowl bursting with flavors, served with fresh vegetables and creamy tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (about 85% lean)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ½ small onion, finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup (50g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp Greek seasoning
- ¾ tsp salt, or to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking and drizzling)
- 2 cups (370g) cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup (120g) tzatziki sauce
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground beef, minced garlic, chopped parsley, mint, onions, breadcrumbs, egg, crumbled feta, Greek seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Roll the mixture into 1 ½-inch (4 cm) meatballs, aiming for about 18-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 160°F / 71°C), or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prepare the bowl components: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Cook quinoa or brown rice if necessary.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt to make tzatziki.
- Assemble bowls by dividing quinoa/rice, placing meatballs, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onions on top, adding tzatziki, olive oil, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing meatballs and storing in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage. Remember not to overmix the meatball mixture for a tender result.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg