Gyro Meatballs
A delightful twist on the classic Greek gyro, these Gyro Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and packed with fresh herbs, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground lamb or beef with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through (160°F internal temperature).
- Serve warm with tzatziki sauce and pita bread, if desired.
Notes
For a leaner option, consider using ground turkey or chicken. Feel free to customize the spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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