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greek meatballs with vegan tzatziki sauce
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Greek Meatballs (Keftedes)

These Greek meatballs are made with a mixture of beef and pork and seasoned with fresh herbs. They’re baked on a sheet pan for a easy cleanup. Serve these keftedes with dairy free tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes and couscous for a delicious and healthy meal. Make 36 meatballs.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: baked, dairy free, easy, greek meatballs
Servings: 36 meatballs
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper,
  • Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl, using your hands, until evenly combined.
  • Scoop mixture and roll into 2 inch meatballs.
  • Bake meatballs for 20 minutes, or until they have reached 165˚F.
  • Remove from oven and let meatballs for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 127mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin C: 1mg