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Greek Meatball Bowl

Greek Meatball Bowl: A Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Delight

This Greek Meatball Bowl is a satisfying blend of juicy meatballs, crispy roasted potatoes, and creamy tzatziki, perfect for a quick and wholesome dinner.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with lamb
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 medium Onions finely minced
  • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs gluten-free optional
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs parsley, mint, coriander, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil for meatballs
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste
For the Roasted Potatoes
  • 6 medium Potatoes cut into wedges
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano
For the Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 0.5 Cucumber grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 0.3 cup Fresh Dill or Mint chopped
  • Salt to taste
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Crisp Lettuce Leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 Cucumbers chopped
  • 0.5 Red Onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for dressing
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Extra Fresh Herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Make the Meatballs
  1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, finely minced onions, breadcrumbs, baking soda, and fresh herbs. Mix thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Shape into meatballs and bake for 30–40 minutes.
Roast the Potatoes
  1. In a bowl, toss potato wedges with olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika, and dried oregano. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 40–60 minutes, flipping halfway.
Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce
  1. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Add dill or mint and salt, stir well, and chill.
Build the Bowl
  1. Assemble the bowl with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, roasted potatoes, and meatballs. Drizzle with tzatziki and garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the meatball mixture for optimal texture. Adjust seasoning as needed for tzatziki.

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