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Savory Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki and Fresh Veggies

A delicious Greek Meatball Bowl featuring juicy meatballs, creamy tzatziki, and fresh veggies over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey/lamb
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or pecorino cheese
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin or coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
For the Bowl
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice or quinoa/couscous
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or black olives
  • 1 cup Tzatziki Sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle meatballs with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the rice according to package instructions, usually about 15 minutes.
  6. In another bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. Assemble by spooning rice into bowls, adding meatballs and veggies, topping with tzatziki and lemon juice.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek Meatball Bowl.

Notes

Ensure to mix the meatball ingredients thoroughly to maintain their shape while cooking. Customizing the veggies keeps the dish exciting for family preferences.