Greek Meatball Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Greek Meatball Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 1 onion, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs ground lamb or 1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground turkey; 1 slice sandwich bread, torn into crumbs; 5 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 5 tablespoons cilantro; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 4 large pita bread; tomatoes, slices; shredded lettuce; 8 ounces plain Greek yogurt (do not use fat-free or reduced-fat versions); ½ cup cucumber, peeled seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs ground lamb or 1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground turkey
1 slice sandwich bread, torn into crumbs
5 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 5 tablespoons cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 large pita bread
tomatoes, slices
shredded lettuce
8 ounces plain Greek yogurt (do not use fat-free or reduced-fat versions)
½ cup cucumber, peeled seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ teaspoon salt

1
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Cook onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Allow to cool.
4
In a large bowl, mix lamb (beef or turkey), breadcrumbs, mint or cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper and egg.
5
Mix in cooked onions and garlic.
6
Shape mixture into 16 meatballs (about 2 inches in diameter).
7
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet; place over medium-high heat.
8
When oil is hot, add meatballs.
9
Cook, turning, until browned all over and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
10
Drain on paper towels.
11
Cut tops off pitas and open, forming pockets.
12
Fill each with four meatballs, sliced cucumber and tzatziki to taste.
13
To make Tzatziki: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
14
Stir to blend.
15
Chill until ready to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 1 onion, minced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 12 lbs ground lamb or 1 12 lbs ground beef or 1 12 lbs ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Greek Meatball Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek Meatball Sandwiches

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