Juicy Greek Meatballs
This recipe makes some of the juiciest Greek meatballs that taste just like ones I had in Greece years ago #nostalgic! Made with lamb (or beef/turkey), flavored with red onion, and a hint of mint. Serves great as a party appetizer or as part of a main course!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb (you can substitute with beef)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (or 2 shallots)
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, chopped (or 2tbsp dried)
- 1/4 cup oregano leaves, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
- 3 tsp paprika, ground
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes (optional - I do not include this when making this recipe for my kids)
Topping Options
- Tzatziki sauce, recipe linked in notes
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic feta cheese, crumbled
- olive oil
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- MAKE MEATBALLS: Combine all ingredients into a bowl, mixing together with your hands. Coat your hands with olive oil and roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 3 tablespoons in size). Place meatballs on your lined baking sheet until you've used up all of your meat mixture.1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, 1/2 red onion,, 1/2 cup parsley leaves,, 1/4 cup oregano leaves,, 3 tsp paprika,, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, salt and pepper,, 1 tsp red pepper chili flakes
- COOK MEATBALLS: Bake the meatballs for about 18 to 20 minutes. They should be crispy on the outside and cooked fully through.Serve warm as an appetizer with my Tzatziki sauce (recipe linked in notes below), or as a main course atop a Greek salad dressed with olive oil, crumbled garlic feta cheese, and a spritz of fresh lemon juice!
Notes
Link to my Tzatziki sauce: http://caramelizedonions.com/tzatziki-sauce/