Peppery Greek Beef Meatballs
"These aren’t burgers, but rather well-rounded distant cousins. This recipe is based on a Greek flavor profile. These meatballs are so flavor-packed. You can serve them in a gravy made with their juices or with your choice of marinara sauce, mushroom pan gravy, or even cucumber raita. Try serving these on a nest of warm orzo pasta with some extra-virgin olive oil. You can add a teaspoon of cumin and ground coriander for more flavorful and spiced meatballs. Ground lamb is also a perfect substitute for ground beef for a deeper flavor and enhanced umami."
Serves16
Preparation Time5 min
Cooking Time25 min
Cooking MethodOven
Ingredients
- 15 ounce lean ground beef
- 1 ounce fresh oregano
- 1 ounce fresh mint
- 1 cup parsley
- 3 clove garlic
- 12 ounce jar roasted red peppers
- 2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, chopped oregano, mint, minced parsley, chopped red peppers, salt, feta cheese, and lemon juice.
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Mix in the cheese until no large crumbles remain.
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Using a 2-ounce scoop to measure, roll into 16 balls and place on a large baking tray.
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Bake for 25 minutes.