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Greek Meatballs

Juicy oven-baked meatballs made with a blend of ground beef and pork, brightened by fresh herbs, garlic, and red onion for a classic Mediterranean flavor.

Greek baking dinner gluten-free
Prep 20 min
Cook 20 min
Total 40 min
Servings 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon
    olive oil
  • 1 lb
    ground beef , 85/15
  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 2 teaspoon
    salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon
    ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon
    ground oregano
  • 1 teaspoon
    red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon
    parsley , chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon
    dill , chopped, fresh
  • 1 tablespoon
    mint , chopped, fresh
  • 0.25 cup
    red onion , finely diced
  • 0.25 teaspoon
    black pepper
  • 4 cloves
    garlic , finely minced

Instructions

7 steps
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. 2

    Add the ground pork, ground beef, fresh herbs, onion, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Use your hands to mix everything until well combined.

  4. 4

    Scoop the meat mixture using a cookie dough scoop to form meatballs.

  5. 5

    Roll the scooped mixture between your palms to shape into balls.

  6. 6

    Place the meatballs on a sheet pan that has been drizzled with olive oil.

  7. 7

    Bake at 425 degrees until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

    ⏱ 18 min

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Source

https://allthehealthythings.com/greek-meatballs-with-tzatziki-sauce/