Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki
These Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki deliver 30g protein and 534 calories per serving — substantial enough to be your main dish. Quick-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, stacking protein-dense meat with cooling yogurt sauce. Covers your dinner protein needs on training days while staying under typical calorie targets.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(907g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Parsley, Fresh(80g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(120g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(4g)
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Tzatziki Sauce, Prepared(480g)
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position. Line 2 large sheet pans with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, combine the beef, onion, garlic, eggs, parsley, breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Mix well, then with wet hands, form golf ball–size balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared sheet pans. You should have about 30 meatballs.
- 3Bake in the oven, rotating the sheet pans halfway through for even baking, until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- 4Serve warm, garnished with parsley alongside the tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition — Per Serving
534
calories
30g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 50g
- Saturated fat
- 9.8g
- Sodium
- 2114 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.5g
8 servings per batch · ~201g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki have per serving?
Each serving delivers 30g of protein and 534 calories, with 24g fat and 50g carbs. The balanced macro split makes this a solid option for hitting protein targets without excessive calories.
How long does Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki take to prep?
This quick prep recipe batch-cooks 8 servings on the stovetop in one go. You're looking at a full week of dinners prepped efficiently with minimal cleanup.
Is Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki good for muscle gain?
At 30g protein and 534 calories per serving, this recipe works well during muscle gain phases as a secondary protein source alongside a higher-protein main dish. The moderate carbohydrate content supports post-workout recovery.
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