Greek Meatball Bowl
A delicious and healthy bowl featuring hearty meatballs, fresh vegetables, and grains, perfect for weeknight dinners with a Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb Use a mix of both for richer flavor.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Bowl
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- to taste Olive oil for drizzling
- to taste Tzatziki sauce for serving You can substitute with plain yogurt mixed with cucumber and garlic.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
Cooking
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Serving
- In serving bowls, add cooked rice or quinoa. Top with meatballs, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking for juicier meat. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.