Mediterranean Meatball Skewers Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Meatball Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; ¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 8 baby artichokes, fresh; 16 cherry tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
½ cup breadcrumbs
8 baby artichokes, fresh
16 cherry tomatoes

1
Heat grill to medium-high heat.
2
In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic, thyme, mustard, 1/8 tsp of the salt and 1/8 tsp of the pepper until well blended.
3
Set aside.
4
In another bowl, mix together beef, egg, parmesan, bread crumbs, remaining salt and remaining pepper until well combined.
5
Form into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
6
Slice off stem and top third of each artichoke; discard.
7
Peel and discard the few top layers of leaves until artichokes are light green.
8
Slice in half.
9
Thread meatballs, artichokes, and tomatoes on eight 10-inch skewers.
10
Brush generously with dressing.
11
Grill on medium-high 12 minutes, rotating a few times, until meatballs are cooked through.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Meatball Skewers 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Meatball Skewers

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Variations & substitutions

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