Greek-Inspired Meatballs Sun-dried Tomato Tzatziki (Print Version)
Savoury Greek beef meatballs with feta, served with sun-dried tomato tzatziki and fresh herbs.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Meatballs
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500 g beef mince
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1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 small onion
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1 tsp sea salt
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2 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp paprika
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1 egg
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100 g Greek feta cheese
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120 g pine nuts
→ For the Tzatziki
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1 cup Greek yoghurt
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1/2 continental cucumber, grated and moisture squeezed out
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1/2 cup fresh dill
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 cloves garlic
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1/2 cup fresh mint (optional)
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
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Splash of garlic olive oil
# Steps:
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Place the parsley, garlic, onion, sea salt, oregano, paprika, egg, and feta cheese in a small processor and pulse until combined. Add the mixture to the beef mince.
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Roll the combined mixture into 20 even-sized meatballs and place them on a plate lined with a paper towel.
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Use a mortar and pestle to grind the pine nuts. Roll the meatballs in the ground pine nuts to coat.
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Heat a large pan on medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of garlic olive oil. Cook the meatballs in batches until they are browned all over. Place cooked meatballs on a plate lined with a clean paper towel.
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Place the Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, dill, lemon zest, garlic, mint (if using), sun-dried tomatoes, and a splash of garlic olive oil in a clean processor bowl. Pulse until combined.
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Add 2 dessert spoonfuls of tzatziki to the bottom of each canapé glass. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and place them in the glasses. Garnish with finely chopped parsley.
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Serve and enjoy with friends and family.