Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Savory Greek Meatball Bowl: A Healthy Dinner You’ll Love. This delightful dish combines tender meatballs made from ground beef or lamb with crispy roasted potatoes and a refreshing tzatziki sauce. Each bowl is a perfect balance of protein, fresh vegetables, and creamy goodness, making it a fantastic choice for family dinners or meal prep. With customizable ingredients and straightforward preparation, this recipe allows you to enjoy a nutritious meal without compromising on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or lamb/turkey)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 medium Onions (minced)
- 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
- 6 medium Potatoes (cut into wedges)
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 0.5 Cucumber (grated)
- Fresh Herbs (parsley, mint, coriander)
- Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumbers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic, onions, breadcrumbs, baking soda, mixed herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Form into meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Toss potato wedges in olive oil, salt, and pepper on another baking sheet. Roast alongside meatballs for about 30-35 minutes.
- For tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt with grated cucumber (drained), garlic, lemon juice, herbs, and salt.
- Assemble bowls with lettuce as base and top with meatballs, roasted potatoes, diced tomatoes, cucumber slices, and tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 420g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 88mg