Smoky Meatballs served with Chimichurri and Feta Dipping Sauce

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced and divided
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp crushed red peppper
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine beef, coriander, cumin, paprika, and 2 cloves garlic in a large bowl. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Shape mixture into 2-inch meatballs. Place on a lightly greased wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, zest and juice lemon into the container of a blender. Add parsley, oil, and crushed red pepper; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Stir together yogurt, mayonnaise, feta, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve meatballs drizzled with chimichurri. Serve with Feta DIpping Sauce.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Fat (g) 0 0
Sat. Fat (g) 0 0
Protein (g) 0 0
Carb (g) 0 0
Fiber (g) 0 0
Sodium (mg) 0 0

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