Name: Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound 85/15 ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 2 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves; ¼ cup finely diced red onion; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced; ½ cup diced seedless cucumber; 2 cloves fresh garlic; ½ cup fresh dill; 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt; Juice of one lemon; salt (to taste)

These Greek Turkey Meatballs are packed with fresh veggies, feta cheese, and plenty of fresh herbs. They’re easy to make, perfect to meal prep in advance, and make a great weeknight dinner!

greek meatballs in bowl with veggies and tzatziki

Why You’ll Love These Greek Turkey Meatballs

They’re versatile! You can cook and serve the meatballs in a variety of ways so you never get bored. Plus, you can prep and freeze these meatballs in advance to save time!
They’re packed with veggies! These meatballs are filled roasted red peppers, spinach, olives, and red onion to not only add some beautiful color and flavor but also extra veggies!
They’re easy to make! The meatball mixture comes together quickly without a lot of effort so that you can easily make a batch whenever you need to!

Easy Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

A juicy, flavorful, Greek meatball filled with fresh herbs and garlic just sounds like a good time, doesn’t it? Well these easy greek meatballs with extra flavorful tzatziki sauce are definitely a good time.

Honestly, Greek food is SO my jam. Feta cheese, olives, fresh herbs, and fresh veggies is a combination that always sounds like heaven to me. We go to a local Greek deli a lot and, while I’ll never be able to exactly replicate my favorite dishes on their menu, I figured it couldn’t hurt to try, right?

I think these Greek meatballs with tzatziki sauce are pretty dang delicious and will definitely give you your Greek “fix”. They’re made with a combination of ground pork (you could also use ground lamb) and ground beef, plenty of fresh herbs and garlic, and pack in a ton of flavor without taking a ton of time!

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Watch How to Make This Recipe

Not only are they incredibly flavorful, these meatballs are also so easy to make. They’re baked in the oven on one sheet pan which means there is minimal cleanup or time spent standing over the stove.

To take things to another level, pair the meatballs with a creamy garlicky tzatziki sauce that you’ll want to eat by the spoonful. Keep reading to learn how to make this easy recipe that is perfect to meal prep for lunch or a quick dinner!

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How to Make Perfect Juicy Meatballs

The trick to these meatballs is using a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The ground pork has a higher fat content than the ground beef which keeps these meatballs perfectly juicy and flavorful.

Step One: The first step to making these meatballs is to chop the herbs, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. For ultimate flavor this recipe uses a combination of fresh mint, dill, and parsley as well as red onion and garlic.

Step Two: Once you have chopped everything, now it’s time to make the meatballs. Add the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, and herbs to a mixing bowl. This is also when you’ll add the dried herbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything until well combined.

Step Three: When the meat, herbs, and spices are well combined use a cookie dough scoop to form the meatballs and then roll them in between the palm of your hands. Place them on a sheet pan that has been drizzled with olive oil.

Step Four: After all of the meatballs have been rolled and placed on the sheet pan, bake them at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes until they have cooked all the way through.

Cool and Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

The meatballs are definitely the star of this recipe but the cool and creamy tzatziki sauce deserves an award, too. If you have never had tzatziki before I am incredibly excited for you to try this recipe because, honestly, it just might change your life. I know that’s a bold claim but trust me.

Tzatziki is a thick sauce made from a combination of Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Tzatziki sauce is great with these meatballs but it is also perfect as a dip for fresh veggies, pita bread, or crackers.

If you have had tzatziki before but you’ve been intimidated by the idea of making it at home yourself, this is your lucky day. Homemade tzatziki is so easy to make and, personally, one of my favorite condiments to make at home.

Having a food processor or high-powered blender makes whipping up a batch of tzatziki even easier because you can quickly chop the garlic, dill, and cucumber. Once that step is done, all you have to do is add the cumber, garlic, dill, Greek yogurt, salt, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir everything until well combined and store in the fridge!

How to Serve the Meatballs

There are few different ways you can serve these meatballs and they are all absolutely delicious. I encourage you to get creative but, of course, I’ll share some of my favorite ways to eat these yummy meatballs!

Serve them an appetizer or party snack! These Greek meatballs are perfect to serve at a dinner party or as a fun appetizer. You can make a double batch of the meatball, put a cocktail stick in each one, and then serve the tzatziki on the side as a dipping sauce.
Make a delicious Greek salad bowl! This is one of my favorite ways to serve these meatballs. Place them over a bed of fresh romaine or your favorite mixed greens and serve with tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta cheese, dill, peppers, and whatever other veggies sound good. You can also add rice or Greek chickpea salad to your bowl if you would like. Finish off your bowl with a generous drizzle of tzatziki.
Stuff them in a pita! If a Greek pita sandwich is more your thing, feel free to stuff these meatballs in a pita with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and of course, plenty of tzatziki sauce.