Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki
This Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki offers a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Savory meatballs are paired with cool, creamy tzatziki for a satisfying and healthy dish.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- large skillet
- small bowl
- serving bowls
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 0.5 lb ground beef
- 0.25 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Tzatziki
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- 0.5 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
For serving
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Make the Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into small meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Prepare the Tzatziki
- While the meatballs are cooking, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, chopped dill, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well and season with salt to taste.
Assemble the Bowls
- Divide cooked rice or quinoa between two serving bowls. Top with the cooked meatballs, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Spoon a generous amount of tzatziki over the meatballs and vegetables. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatballs. Feel free to customize your bowl with other vegetables like Kalamata olives or roasted bell peppers.