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

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