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This Mediterranean Meatball Pita Sandwich is the perfect weeknight meal. The meatballs are great for freezing too!

Mediterranean Meatballs

This Mediterranean Meatball Pita Sandwich is the perfect weeknight meal. The meatballs are great for freezing too!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 108kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup pita bread crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • Squeeze lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the sandwiches:

  • 4 pita breads
  • Feta Cheese
  • Spinach or Lettuce
  • Tomato

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top.
  • In a small measuring cup or bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk. Allow the crumbs to soak while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  • In a mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the beef, lemon juice, oregano, mint, onion, garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper. Work in the soaked bread crumbs.
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the meatballs, then place them on the cooling rack. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • While the meatballs bake, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce.
  • Serve the meatballs with the yogurt sauce or make pita sandwiches by slicing them in half and placing them in a pita with spinach, feta cheese, and a slice of tomato.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute other ground meats.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword greek meatballs, mediterranean meatballs

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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