Mediterranean Meatballs With Couscous Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Meatballs With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; cooking spray; 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Sauce:; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 3 cups cooked couscous

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sauce:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
3 cups cooked couscous

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2
Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, 3 tablespoons mint, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and pepper in a large bowl. Form into 24 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add flour. Add beef broth gradually and cook until sauce starts to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add meatballs. Whisk in 1/4 cup Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons mint. Serve over couscous.

413

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Protein

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, cooking spray, 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Meatballs With Couscous 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 Meatballs With Couscous

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Variations & substitutions

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