Description
Greek meatballs are a delightful blend of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean. These tender, juicy meatballs are infused with aromatic herbs and spices, making them a perfect addition to any meal. Easy to prepare, they can be served with pasta, pita, or enjoyed on their own with a side salad. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a cozy family gathering, these flavorful morsels will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb or beef, parsley, red onion, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cinnamon powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently without overworking the meat.
- With slightly wet hands, shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- Optionally add tomato sauce to the skillet after removing meatballs and simmer briefly before returning them to soak up flavors.
- Serve warm with pita or rice and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg