Ingredients

The following ingredients have 18 Servings
  • 1 1/4 lb ground pork (OR beef OR chicken)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs ((white or whole wheat))
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley ((or 1 tsp. freshly chopped))
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika ((regular or smoked))
  • 1 tsp kosher sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (OR Double Cream)
  • 1/3 cup English cucumber (diced, juice squeezed out)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh dill (minced)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp kosher sea salt
  • pinch ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a standard size baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, breadcrumbs, egg, buttermilk, onion, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, parsley, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Using your hands (or a spatula), mix together just until combined (overworking it will cause the meatballs to be dense).
  • Using a spoon or a standard size cookie scoop, shape into meatballs and place onto the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked throughout (internal temperature of 160).