Mini Greek Meatball Bites with Tzatziki on Pita
These mini Greek meatball bites with tzatziki on pita are perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners, offering a savory blend of juicy meatballs, refreshing tzatziki, and warm pita.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef (or chicken) Use fresh meat for best results.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs can be used for a gluten-free option.
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion Finely chopped for even distribution.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Garlic can be adjusted to taste.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Use full-fat for creaminess.
- 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained Draining is essential to avoid watery tzatziki.
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred.
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- to taste salt Adjust according to preference.
For serving
- mini breads pita breads Warm before serving.
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish Adds color and flavor.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, cumin, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Warm pita breads in the oven or a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
Serving
- To serve, place a few meatballs on a pita, drizzle with tzatziki, and garnish with fresh parsley or dill. Enjoy warm!
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Notes
For the best tzatziki flavor, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Consider a 'build-your-own' station for fun personalization.