Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined, then shape into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Let meatballs rest for a few minutes after baking.
- Assemble bowls with rice, vegetables, meatballs, and tzatziki.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pack meatballs firmly to prevent them from falling apart.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Ground turkey or lamb can replace beef.
- Brown rice can be used for a lighter option.
- Leftover meatballs keep well refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek