Greek Meatballs Recipe

Name: Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef chuck; 8 ounces ground pork; 1 sweet onion (grated); 1 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1 large egg; ¼ cup feta cheese (finely crumbled); ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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How to Make Greek Meatballs with Feta

Make these delicious homemade greek meatballs for a dinner idea! Pair this with our delicious Tzatziki sauce recipe or try our greek chicken thigh dinner, too!

What will I need to complete this recipe?
- You will need the following ingredients:
  1. Ground beef chuck: We used an 80/20 blend of ground beef chuck to maintain a moist meatball for this recipe.
  2. Ground pork: Pork elevates the taste of the meatballs. Be sure to buy plain ground pork and not pork sausage.
  3. Sweet onion: Onion elevates the flavor of the meatballs. We used a medium-sized sweet onion and grated it using a box grater. You can also use a white, yellow, or red onion if you prefer.
  4. Plain breadcrumbs: Breadcrumbs are used as a binder to help the meatballs stay together.
  5. Large egg: An egg is also used as a binder for the meatballs.
  6. Feta cheese: Feta adds saltiness and tanginess that elevates the flavor of the meatballs.
  7. Extra virgin olive oil: EVOO helps to crisp the outside of the meatballs and also adds flavor to the meatballs.
  8. Fresh parsley: Parsley adds flavor and freshness to the recipe. You can also use dried parsley if that is what you have on hand.
  9. Lemon zest and fresh lemon juice:
  10. Garlic: For this recipe, we use 3 cloves of fresh garlic, minced to elevate the flavor profile of the meatballs.
  11. Oregano: Oregano elevates the taste of these yummy meatballs.
  12. Kosher salt and ground black pepper: Salt and pepper also elevate the taste of the meatballs.
- You will need the following supplies:
  1. Measuring cups
  2. Measuring spoons
  3. Box grater
  4. Large baking sheet
  5. Parchment paper
  6. Mixing bowl
  7. Stand mixer
  8. Cooking spray
How do I store my Greek Meatballs? Store your meatballs in the refrigerator using an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can I make substitutions?
1. Sweet onion: You can substitute the sweet one with a white, yellow, or red one.
2. Plain breadcrumbs: You can use Italian or panko breadcrumbs instead of plain breadcrumbs.
3. Fresh parsley: You can use dried parsley instead of fresh parsley.