Greek Turkey Meatballs: The Best Recipe with Tzatziki Sauce
Delicious and juicy Greek turkey meatballs served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- These meatballs freeze well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg