Mini Greek Meatball Bites with Tzatziki on Pita
Savory mini meatballs with a refreshing tzatziki sauce served on warm pita, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving
- Mini pieces pitas or pita wedges
- to taste Additional chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, oregano, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown, turning them halfway for even cooking.
- While the meatballs bake, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, mixing well.
- Warm the pita in the oven for 5 minutes once the meatballs are done.
- Assemble the bites by placing a meatball on each pita and drizzling with tzatziki sauce. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
Letting the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes in the fridge before cooking helps meld flavors and eases handling.