Greek Meatballs
Send your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean! Packed with fragrant herbs and spices, these juicy meatballs are not only a delight for your taste buds, but they also come with a host of health benefits that make them a smart choice for a wholesome meal. Ground beef is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and essential vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.
Ingredients
- 4 slices white bread
- 1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
- 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek Dressing Mix or Chicken Souvlaki Seasoning
- Sea Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- In a mixing bowl, soak bread in milk. Add remaining ingredients, combining well by hand.
- Form into 16 meatballs. Place on Sheet Pan lined with Sheet Pan Liner.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Epicure Products Used
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 300, Fat 15 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.4 0 g), Cholesterol 115 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 24 g.
Tips
Serve atop whole-grain pasta with prepared Marinara Sauce.
Serve in a pita pocket or whole-grain submarine rolls with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers and prepared Dillicious Tzatziki.
Serve as an appetizer — make meatballs bite-sized, place on skewers and serve with prepared Epicure Dip.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 cup cooked pasta and 1 cup steamed veggies.