Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- In a medium bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives; toss to mix.
- Once the meatballs are done, allow to rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble the bowls by placing rice, the vegetable mixture, and meatballs into each bowl.
- Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and finish with lemon juice.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For best texture, handle the meat mixture gently and allow meatballs to rest after baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg