Greek Meatball Bowl (Print)
Seasoned beef meatballs with tzatziki, rice, and Mediterranean vegetables create a balanced, flavorful meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatballs
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450g ground beef
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60g breadcrumbs
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60ml fresh parsley, chopped
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60g Parmesan cheese, grated
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5g garlic powder
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5g dried oregano
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2.5g ground cumin
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2.5g ground cinnamon
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1.25g salt
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1.25g black pepper
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30ml olive oil
→ Bowl Components
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200g cooked white rice
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150g cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cucumber, sliced
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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60g Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
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120ml tzatziki sauce
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15ml fresh lemon juice
# Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until evenly incorporated.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs approximately 2.5-4cm in diameter.
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Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
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While meatballs are baking, combine halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives in a medium bowl.
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Remove meatballs from oven and allow to rest for 3-5 minutes.
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Begin assembly by placing a portion of cooked rice in each serving bowl.
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Top rice with the fresh vegetable mixture, followed by several meatballs.
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Drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For best flavor, the meatballs can be prepared up to a day in advance and reheated before serving.
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Tzatziki can be store-bought or homemade using Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs.