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Juicy Greek Meatball Bowl Ready in Just 30 Minutes

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A flavorful Greek-inspired meatball bowl with tzatziki, fresh veggies, and rice for a high-protein, easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for topping)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 2 cups cooked white rice (or brown rice)
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced or chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the tzatziki: In a bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while you cook.
  2. Mix the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix just until combined.
  3. Shape: Roll into 12–16 meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches each).
  4. Cook: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (165°F for turkey, 160°F for beef).
  5. Assemble bowls: Add rice to bowls, then top with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and meatballs.
  6. Finish: Spoon tzatziki on top and sprinkle with parsley and a pinch of black pepper. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Great for 4-day meal prep (store components separately for best texture)
  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Freeze cooked meatballs up to 2 months

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