Greek Meatball Rice Bowl with Tzatziki

Yield

2–3 servings

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Ingredients

Meatballs

• 400 g ground beef or lamb (or mix)

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp onion, finely grated

• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

Rice & Veggies

• 1 cup cooked white rice

• 1 cup cucumber, sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

• Fresh parsley for garnish

Tzatziki Sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley

• Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Make the tzatziki

1. Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. Prepare the meatballs

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Form into small meatballs (about 2–3 cm).

3. Cook the meatballs

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.

4. Assemble the bowl

1. Add cooked rice to bowls.

2. Arrange cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion around the rice.

3. Add meatballs on top.

4. Spoon tzatziki generously over the meatballs.

5. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with pita bread or a squeeze of fresh lemon for extra freshness.