Mediterranean Meatball Tacos With Tzatziki, Feta And Arugula Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Meatball Tacos With Tzatziki, Feta And Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the meatballs:; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup red onion, small dice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 8 flour tortillas; 1 recipe Tzatziki sauce (see below); feta cheese, crumbled; arugula; fresh dill, chopped for garnish; Tzatziki Sauce; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced or grated; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Servings: persons

For the meatballs:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup red onion, small dice
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 flour tortillas
1 recipe Tzatziki sauce (see below)
feta cheese, crumbled
arugula
fresh dill, chopped for garnish
Tzatziki Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and minced or grated
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1
In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef with the next 9 ingredients. Shape into 24 small meatballs (approximately 1-inch diameter).
2
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 375 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes, or until done.
3
In the meantime, heat flour tortillas on a comal or in a heavy skillet. Keep warm.
4
Serve 3 meatballs in a flour tortilla. Top with Tzatziki sauce, crumbled feta cheese, arugula and fresh dill.
5
Mix all ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use. This sauce is better if made the day before to allow flavors to develop.

1305

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the meatballs:, 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 egg, beaten, 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Meatball Tacos With Tzatziki, Feta And Arugula 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.

Mediterranean Meatball Tacos With Tzatziki, Feta And Arugula

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