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Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki, Rice & Fresh Veggies

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Juicy Greek-style meatballs seasoned with oregano, mint, and garlic, baked with cherry tomatoes and served over rice with creamy tzatziki sauce and fresh veggie toppings for a flavorful bowl meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup plain dried bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup water or milk
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 small egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt or kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grated cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Extra virgin olive oil, pinch salt and pepper for tzatziki
  • Fresh mint or lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in center. Mix bread crumbs with water or milk, then add onion, egg, garlic, oregano, mint, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Incorporate ground beef until well mixed. Form into 8 meatballs.
  2. Brush an oven-safe pan or rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place meatballs with space between, drizzle with melted butter, and add cherry tomatoes. Bake 25-27 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Cook rice per package instructions. For tzatziki, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon zest and juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Assemble bowls with rice, meatballs, tomatoes, pan drippings, and tzatziki. Garnish with mint or lemon.

Notes

Use cast iron for better caramelization on meatballs. Make tzatziki ahead for enhanced flavor. Substitute milk for water in bread crumbs for richer texture. Pairs well with fresh cucumber, lettuce, or feta.

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