Greek Gyro Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients (For Gyro Meatballs):
- 1 lb ground lamb (can substitute beef)
- 2 T minced red onion
- Two garlic cloves, minced
- ½ t salt
- ½ t rosemary
- ½ t pepper
- 1 t dried oregano
- 1 T avocado or coconut oil
- ½ t ground cumin
- ½ t dried marjoram
- ½ t dried thyme
Directions:
Place meat and all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Knead to combine. Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat oil in a skillet. Add meatballs—brown meatballs on all sides. Turn to low heat until cooked throughout. Drain on a paper towel. Can place in oven to heat. Serve with Tzatziki or a pita with lettuce, tomato, and onion as a Gyro.
Ingredients (For Tzatziki):
- One cucumber. Pared and cubed
- ¼ t dill week
- 1 t salt
- 2 t grated onion
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt, plain
- ½ t lemon juice
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/2 t salt
- One garlic clove, minced
- Pepper to taste
- 1/8 t Tabasco sauce
Directions:
Place cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with 1 t salt. Let stand for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Drain on a paper towel. Place in a food processor and puree. Place puree in a colander and let drain for 5 minutes. Mix yogurt and sour cream in a small bowl. Stir in garlic, lemon juice, pepper, tabasco, and dill. Stir in cucumber puree. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
