Mediterranean Meatballs

There are 22 countries that border the Mediterranean, and one of them is Greece. These meatballs are ground beef-based, and they are chock-full of fresh herbs, garlic, and other seasonings that may remind you of Greece. Use these meatballs as appetizers, or serve them inside pita bread with lettuce and tomato. In either case, be sure to serve with plenty of tzatziki, either one you purchase, or one you make from scratch from a recipe on this site.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• olive oil cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• ⅔ cup minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
• ⅔ cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 2 pounds extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
• chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.

Step 2

Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, dill, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix using your hands until just blended.

Step 3

Form meat mixture into balls, about 1 1/2 inches diameter, and place onto the prepared pan.

Step 4

Spray meatballs with cooking spray, place in the preheated oven, and bake until the meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.

Step 5

Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for serving.