Greek Meatballs
Greek Meatballs provide 9g protein and 163 calories per serving — a side dish or appetizer across 30 batch portions. Quick-preps on the stovetop for extended meal flexibility. Use these as a protein-light addition to salads or grain bowls when you need to fill volume without hitting primary protein requirements.
Ingredients
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(240g)
- •2% Milk(80g)
- •80/20 Ground Beef(907g)
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Mint, Fresh(80g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
- •Red pepper flakes(3g)
- •zest of 1 lemon
- •Greek Yogurt, Plain, Whole Milk(240g)
Plain Greek yogurt — nonfat (0%) or low-fat (2%). Not regular yogurt.
- •Tahini (sesame paste)(120g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, stir together the Panko and milk until combined. Set the mixture aside to soak for 5 to 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- 2Once the Panko mixture has finished soaking, add the ground beef (or lamb), garlic, eggs, scallions and mint to the bowl. Sprinkle the oregano, cumin, sea salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes and lemon zest evenly on top. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- 3Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4Form the mixture into 1.5-tablespoon balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet. (I recommend greasing your hands with a bit of olive oil to prevent the meatballs from sticking.)
- 5Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through. Remove pan from the oven.
- 6While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the yogurt sauce ingredients until combined. If you prefer a thinner sauce, whisk in a few tablespoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- 7Serve. Serve the meatballs warm with the yogurt sauce however you please and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
163
calories
9g
protein
10g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 11g
- Saturated fat
- 3.0g
- Sodium
- 95 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.3g
30 servings per batch · ~70g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does each Greek Meatball have?
Each meatball contains 9g of protein at 163 calories with 10g fat and 11g carbs. With 30 servings per batch, you're making a high-volume appetizer or side component rather than a standalone protein dish.
How many meatballs can I make in one batch?
This recipe yields 30 servings (meatballs) from a single batch on the stovetop with quick prep time. That's enough to portion across multiple meals or use as a snack option throughout the week.
Are Greek Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 163 calories and 9g protein per meatball, these work as a low-calorie appetizer or side for fat loss phases, but you'd need to eat several at once to meaningfully hit protein targets. They're best used as a calorie-controlled snack rather than a meal cornerstone.
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