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Greek Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Recipe by Paleo Cupboard
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, whisked
Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 3/4 cup peeled cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- sea salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
How to make the tzatziki sauce
- Combine all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place in refrigerator until ready to us.
How to make the meatballs
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until well combined.
- Form 18-20 meatballs (about one rounded tablespoon per meatball) and place them either in a baking pan or preferably in the compartments of a mini muffin pan.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serving Size
18-20 meatballs
Recipe Notes
If you want the meatballs to be browned on the outside you can fry them in a saute pan for a few minutes after baking. Serve with the Tzatziki Sauce and toothpicks.
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