Greek Meatballs

25 min

4 servings

Send your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean! Packed with fragrant herbs and spices, these juicy meatballs are not only a delight for your taste buds, but they also come with a host of health benefits that make them a smart choice for a wholesome meal. Ground beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and essential vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1⁄4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix or Chicken Souvlaki Seasoning
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, soak bread in milk. Add remaining ingredients, combining well by hand.
  3. Form into 16 meatballs. Place on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 300, Fat 15 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 24 g.

Tips

Serve atop whole-grain pasta with prepared Marinara Sauce.

Serve in a pita pocket or whole-grain submarine rolls with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and prepared Dillicious Tzatziki.

Serve as an appetizer — make meatballs bite-sized, place on skewers and serve with prepared Epicure Dip.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup cooked pasta and 1 cup steamed veggies.