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A Greek Meatball Appetizer on a skewer and covered with tzatziki sauce.
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5 from 3 votes

Greek Meatball Appetizers

Big bold Greek flavors pair nicely in these delicious little appetizer meatballs. Compliment these meatballs with the cold and creamy tzatziki cucumber sauce and they're sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: appetizers, Appetizers and Snack Recipes
Cuisine: easy appetizers
Servings: 60 Meatballs
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Equipment

Ingredients

To make the tzatzitki sauce:

  • ½ cup grated cucumber squeezed dry
  • ½ cup finely diced red onions
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

To make the Greek meatball appetizers:

  • 2 pounds ground lamb
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

To make the tzatziki sauce:

  • Place all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and stir well to combine.
  • Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • This can be made up to 5 days in advance.
  • Do not freeze

To make the Greek meatball appetizers:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Place all of the meatball ingredients (except olive oil) in a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Shape into 1" round side meatballs.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet.
  • Brown the meatballs (working in batches) on all sides.
  • Remove the browned meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the browned meatballs in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve them in a bowl with appetizer picks and the chilled tzatziki sauce.
  • OR, add them to a slow cooker on "warm" to keep them warm for serving.

Notes

These Greek meatballs can be served hot or at room temperature.
Meatballs may be frozen in an airtight container for up to 4 months.
The tzatziki sauce can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 116mg