Description
Experience the magic of Mediterranean flavors with this Juicy Greek Meatball Bowl with Tzatziki Bliss. Each bowl is a delightful blend of perfectly seasoned beef or lamb meatballs, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all crowned with a creamy tzatziki sauce that refreshes every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or lamb, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about the size of golf balls and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook for about 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- Prepare rice according to package instructions if not already cooked.
- To assemble each bowl, place a serving of rice at the base, top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg