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Middle Eastern Meatballs with Dill Sauce

Savory meatballs infused with Middle Eastern spices, served with a refreshing dill sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Dill Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
Make the Dill Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.
Serve
  1. Serve the meatballs warm with the dill sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served with rice or pita bread for a complete meal.

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