Keftedakia (Greek Meatballs) with Tzatziki

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INGREDIENTS

For the Keftedakia:

• 1 pound ground beef or turkey

• 1 small yellow onion, grated or finely chopped

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped (or use a food processor, if accessible)

• ½ cup chopped dill

• 1/3 cup warm water

• All-purpose flour, for dredging

• Olive oil, for coating

• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper

For the Tzatziki:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat works best)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest

• ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon chopped dill

• 1 tablespoon chopped mint (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make the Tzatziki: In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, zest, oil, garlic, salt, dill and mint (if using). Place in fridge until ready to use.

2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray and set aside.

3. Prepare the Keftedakia: In a large bowl, add the ground meat, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, mint, dill, and salt and pepper. Using a large spoon or your hands, mix together ingredients until well-combined.

4. Add the warm water gradually to the mixture and mix again.

5. Cover the bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

6. Assemble: Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, form mixture into evenly sized meatballs. Roll meatballs in flour, dusting off any excess.

7. Bake: Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and brush each with small amount of olive oil. Transfer to oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until evenly cooked through. (Recipe makes about 28-30 meatballs)

8. Serve the keftedakia with tzatziki, if desired, and enjoy!