Greek Meatball Bowl
A heart-healthy, flavorful bowl featuring protein-packed meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 pound Ground Beef Provides a hearty, protein-rich base.
- 1/2 pound Ground Lamb Adds depth and unique flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Infuses the dish with aromatic notes.
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano Classic Mediterranean herb.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Mint Adds refreshing flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Paprika Offers a hint of smokiness.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Essential seasoning.
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential seasoning.
For the bowl
- 1 cup Rice or Quinoa Gluten-free base.
- 1 cup Cucumber, chopped Provides refreshing crunch.
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved Adds sweetness.
- 1/2 cup Red Onion, sliced Offers flavor complexity.
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Creamy base for the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens up the flavors.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped Provides herbal note.
- 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled Rich and tangy.
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives, sliced Salty addition.
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef and ground lamb.
- Add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried mint, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Shape mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
Cooking
- Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet, ensuring space between each.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.
- Prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped dill in a bowl.
Serving
- Once meatballs are cooked, remove from oven.
- Assemble your bowl: start with a base of rice or quinoa.
- Top with meatballs, chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.
- Drizzle the yogurt sauce over the top and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For best results, keep meatballs uniform in size, and let them rest before serving. Consider olive oil on the baking sheet to prevent sticking.