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Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki

Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki! Packed with Mediterranean spices, fresh herbs, and lean turkey, these meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with vibrant flavors. Paired with creamy, tangy tzatziki, they’re a dish that’s sure to impress.
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Equipment

  • - Large mixing bowl
  • - Baking sheet or skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Small bowl (for tzatziki)

Ingredients
  

  • #### Meatballs
  • - 1 pound ground turkey
  • - 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free
  • - 1 egg
  • - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil if pan-frying
  • #### Tzatziki Sauce
  • - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • - 1/4 cup grated cucumber squeeze out excess liquid
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 clove garlic minced
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the meatball mixture**
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, dill, oregano, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • **Shape the meatballs**
  • Using your hands or a small scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should get about 18–20 meatballs.
  • **Cook the meatballs**
  • - **Oven method**: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • - **Pan-frying method**: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • **Make the tzatziki sauce**
  • In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and dill. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • **Serve**
  • Arrange the meatballs on a platter and serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping. Garnish with additional parsley or dill if desired.