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Bold and Satisfying – Make the Perfect Gyro Meatball Bowl

Gyro Meatball Bowl
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This Gyro Meatball Bowl is a vibrant, flavor-packed dinner featuring juicy lamb and beef meatballs served over rice with creamy tzatziki, fresh veggies, and feta. It’s a bold and satisfying Greek-inspired dish perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

For the Gyro Meatballs:

  • 1/2 lb (225g) ground lamb

  • 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1/2 small onion, grated or finely chopped

  • 2 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1 egg

  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the Bowls:

 

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (or couscous or quinoa)

  • 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1/2 cucumber, diced

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives (optional)

  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

  • Lemon wedges and fresh dill or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Make the Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine lamb, beef, garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon (if using), salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

  • Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. You should get 16–18.

  • Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 6–8 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

  • Assemble the Bowls: Divide the rice or grains among 4 bowls. Add 4–5 meatballs to each.

 

  • Top and Serve: Add tzatziki, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges. Serve warm with pita, if desired.

Notes

  • For a milder flavor, use all ground beef.

  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.

  • To save time, prepare tzatziki and chop veggies while the meatballs cook.

 

  • Make extra meatballs and freeze for quick meals later.

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