Description
This Greek Meatball Bowl is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring tender, herby meatballs, creamy tzatziki sauce, fluffy rice, and fresh veggies. Perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner, this recipe is nutritious, customizable, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Greek Meatballs:
1 lb ground lamb or beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cucumber, grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Bowl:
2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Make the Greek Meatballs:
- Combine meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes).
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce:
- Mix all tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide cooked rice among serving bowls.
- Arrange meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, olives, and red onion on top.
- Drizzle with tzatziki and sprinkle with feta cheese.
Notes
Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
Store components separately for up to 3 days in airtight containers.
Meatballs and rice freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bowls
- Calories: 480 kcal per bowl
