Pita Meatballs (Printable Version)
Savory meatballs paired with tzatziki and fresh toppings inside a pita, making every bite flavorful and satisfying.
# Ingredients:
→ Pita
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6 pieces of pita bread
→ Greek Meatballs
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1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
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1 teaspoon dill (dried)
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1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 red onion (medium)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon parsley (chopped fresh)
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1 lb ground beef (medium or lean)
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1 tablespoon oregano (dried)
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1 egg
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1/2 cup bread crumbs (panko style)
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1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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1/2 lb pork (ground)
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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Juice of half a lemon
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1 English cucumber
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2 cups plain Greek yogurt (use 2% for thicker sauce, or 0% for a thinner one)
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1 teaspoon fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill)
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1 garlic clove (minced/shredded finely)
→ Pita Toppings
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1/2 cup crumbled feta
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1 very thinly sliced tomato
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2 cups of shredded lettuce
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1/2 red onion, sliced thin
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Oil (needed for cooking)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with foil or parchment paper, then spray it lightly with cooking oil. Using a grater or knife, chop up or shred the onion finely. In a large mixing dish, combine the onion with all your meatball mix ingredients. Make sure everything is mixed together evenly. Scoop or spoon out around 32 portions and roll them into meatballs. Arrange them on the baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes. Shake the tray once halfway through so they cook evenly. While they cook, get your toppings and sauce done.
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Skip this step if you're using store-bought tzatziki. Take the cucumber and grate it (peel and seeds can stay on for flavor and color). Sprinkle the grated cucumber with a teaspoon of salt and let it sit in a fine strainer over a dish for 5 minutes. Then, squeeze out the extra water and toss the liquid. Stir together the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, drained cucumber, dill, and a bit of salt in a bowl. Keep it in the fridge until serving.
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Heat the pita bread, then spread tzatziki on a side. Add lettuce, tomatoes, onions, crumbled feta, and 5-6 of the meatballs. Roll the pita tightly and use parchment or foil to wrap it up for easy eating.