Mediterranean Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko bread crumbs; 2 pounds lean (94%) ground sirloin; 2 scallions, finely chopped (1/4 cup); 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; Salt and pepper; 1 28-oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, with juice; 10 whole-wheat pitas, halved, optional; 5 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup whole-wheat panko bread crumbs
2 pounds lean (94%) ground sirloin
2 scallions, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Salt and pepper
1 28-oz. can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, with juice
10 whole-wheat pitas, halved, optional
5 mini Persian cucumbers, sliced, for serving

1
In a bowl, mix bread crumbs, sirloin, scallions, chopped mint, egg, oil, half of garlic, 1 tsp. cumin, cayenne, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Use your fingers to combine well. Form into 40 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch meatballs. (You may cover and refrigerate meatballs overnight at this point if you'd like.)
2
In a slow cooker, stir tomatoes, mint sprigs, remaining garlic, remaining cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Gently stir in meatballs. Cover and cook on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3 to 4 hours. Remove and discard mint sprigs. Skim oil from top of sauce.
3
Divide meatballs and sauce among pitas, if desired; stuff with cucumbers.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko bread crumbs, 2 pounds lean (94%) ground sirloin, 2 scallions, finely chopped (1/4 cup), 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves, plus 2 sprigs, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Meatballs 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 Meatballs

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