Mediterranean Meatballs

Ingredients

• 10 ozplain greek yogurtAmount10 ozIngredientplain greek yogurt
• 1 cupfinely diced cucumberAmount1/2Ingredientcucumber, chopped, peeled and seeded
• 2 tsplemon juiceAmount2 tspIngredientlemon juice
• 1/2 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/4 tsppepper
• 1 tspchopped fresh dillAmount2 tspIngredientfresh dill, for garnish
• 1garlicAmount1 tbspIngredientminced garlic clove, minced
• 1 lbground beefAmount1 lbIngredientground beef
• 1/4 cupbreadcrumbsAmount1/4 cupIngredientbreadcrumbs
• 1eggAmount1Ingredientegg
• 1 tbspminced garlicAmount1 tbspIngredientminced garlic
• 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
• 2 tspdried basilAmount2 tspIngredientdried basil
• 2 tspdried oreganoAmount2 tspIngredientdried oregano
• 1 tspground cinnamonAmount1 tspIngredientground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsppepper
• 1 tspdried parsleyAmount1 tspIngredientdried parsley
• 1 tspdried rosemaryAmount1 tspIngredientdried rosemary, minced, minced
• 1/2 tspcuminAmount1/2 tspIngredientcumin
• 1/2cucumberAmount1/2Ingredientcucumber, chopped, chopped
• 1large tomatoAmount1Ingredientlarge tomato, chopped, chopped
• 4Greek-style flatbread pitasAmount4IngredientGreek-style flatbread pitas
• 2 tspfresh dillAmount2 tspIngredientfresh dill, for garnish, for garnish
• 2 tspfresh parsleyAmount2 tspIngredientfresh parsley, for garnish, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°. In a large bowl, using your hands, combine the beef, breadcrumbsAmount1/4 cupIngredientbreadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, basil, oregano, cinnamon, pepper, parsley, rosemary, and cumin. Form into 1-inch balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes, turning halfway through.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumbers, lemon juiceAmount2 tspIngredientlemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and garlic; set aside.

3. 3

   Remove the meatballs from the oven, let rest for 3 minutes before serving. To serve, add tzatziki sauce to a pita, place 3-4 meatballs on the sauce, and roll closed.