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A plate of cooked meatballs mixed with chopped spinach, herbs, and cheese, arranged closely together on a white dish.
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Greek Meatballs

Juicy, flavorful, and seasoned with a perfect blend of Mediterranean herbs and feta, these Greek meatballs are a must-make for Greek food lovers! They’re easy to make and there are so many different ways to serve them.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Beef, Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (see note)
  • 1 cup (firmly packed) fresh baby spinach, finely minced
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • tzatziki, for serving (see note)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, minced spinach, panko, eggs, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, oregano, parsley, dill, black pepper, and salt. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
    1 pound lean ground beef, 1 cup (firmly packed) fresh baby spinach, finely minced, ½ cup panko bread crumbs, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion, 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • Use a small scoop (I use a size 40 scoop, which is just under 2 tablespoons) to form balls from the meat mixture. You can roll them in your hands for a tighter, more uniform meatball if desired.
  • Place meatballs in prepared pan, close together but not touching.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F and the tops are browned.

Notes

  • Beef: We recommend either 85 to 92% lean for these meatballs. Higher fat percentages will be too greasy.
  • Turkey: You can also make these meatballs with ground turkey. We recommend 93/7 fat percentage.
  • Tzatziki: Greek meatballs are delicious served with this creamy cucumber sauce. Try homemade tzatziki or buy it already made.
  • Air fry: Place the meatballs in a single layer on air fryer rack. It’s okay if sides are touching but the meatballs shouldn’t be stacked on top of each other. If necessary, fry them in batches. Air fry at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned and firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 4mg

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