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Delicious Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe for Home Cooks

Make Greek Meatball Bowl Recipe with clear steps, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb or vegan meat substitute for a plant-based version
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta or vegan feta
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup hummus or tzatziki sauce vegan or traditional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, breadcrumbs, chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil, then bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare your bowl ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix the cooked rice or quinoa with chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, let them cool for a few minutes before assembling the bowls.
  7. In each bowl, add a generous scoop of the rice or quinoa mixture, followed by 3-4 meatballs. Top with crumbled feta and a dollop of hummus or tzatziki sauce.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Greek meatball bowl!