Greek Meatballs
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Whisk yourself away to the Greek Isles with the flavors of these amazing Greek meatballs. Serve with some pita and tzatziki for the most authentic Greek meal. Enjoy!
Ingredients for Single Meal
- 1 - lb(s) ground beef
- 1 - lb(s) ground pork
- 1 - small red onion(s)
- 2 - egg(s)
- 1/2 - cup(s) Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 - tsp minced onion
- 1 - tsp lemon juice
- 1 - tsp dried oregano
- - Salt and pepper
- Garnish: - tzatziki sauce**
- Side: - pita bread**
- Side: - salad**
- 1 - 9x9-inch disposable tray
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Grate or finely chop the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped or grated red onion, eggs, Panko breadcrumbs, minced onion, lemon juice, oregano with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Using an ice cream scoop, form meatballs and place them in a single layer into a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time may vary depending on size of meatballs.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the salad and warm the pita bread.
- Serve Baked Greek Meatballs with pita bread, side salad and tzatziki sauce.
Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions
- Grate or finely chop 2 small red onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 lbs. ground beef, 2 lbs. ground pork, the grated or chopped red onion, 4 eggs, 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 2 tsp minced onion, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 2 tsp dried oregano.
To each disposable tray, add the following ingredients:
- Half of the premade Greek meatballs
Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.
Freeze & Thaw Instructions
Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight, or a tray/pan of warm water for about 20 minutes, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed.
Dairy-Free Modifications
Recipe is dairy-free when served with dairy-free sides.
Gluten-Free Modifications
Unfortunately, there is not a great gluten-free alternative for this recipe.
Printable Label Recipe Title
Greek Meatballs
Printable Label Instructions
Thaw and bake at 375 F for 30 minutes.
Serve with pita bread, salad and tzatziki garnish.
