Mediterranean Meatballs

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

These Mediterranean meatballs are made with ground beef and lots of fresh herbs. Serve with tzatziki for dipping.

Ingredients

2 pounds extra lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
olive oil cooking spray
chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil.
2 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, dill, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix using your hands until just blended.
3 Form meat mixture into balls, about 1 1/2 inches diameter, and place onto the prepared pan.
4 Spray meatballs with cooking spray, place in the preheated oven, and bake until the meatballs are browned and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
5 Remove meatballs from the oven and allow to cool slightly on a paper towel lined plate. Garnish with additional fresh parsley for serving.