Mediterranean Meatball Kabobs
These Mediterranean Meatball Kabobs deserve a spot on your dinner menu soon! Served up with grilled naan and a bit of tzatziki sauce, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your house, too!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 632kcal
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- ⅓ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 pound lean ground beef I used Certified Angus Beef’s 90/10 blend
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 5.3-oz. container plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic minced
- 1½ Tbsp lemon juice ~½ medium lemon
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
For the Naan
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 pieces of naan or pita bread
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- ¾ cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- additional fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
For the Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Using a medium mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs and milk; let soak for 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining meatball ingredients (beef, egg, parsley, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper). Mix until just combined. (Tip: Take care not to overmix or the meatball may be tough.)
- Shape mixture into (16) 1-1¼” meatballs.
- Thread meatballs onto (4) 10” metal skewers. Place skewers on baking sheet and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until meatballs each internal temperature of 160°F.
For the Tzatziki Sauce
- Slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scrape out any seeds. Using a medium grater, grate the cucumber into a bowl. Using several paper towels, press the grated cucumber firmly to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients (yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, salt and pepper) and mix until well blended.
For the Naan
- Brush the naan with olive oil. Using a grill (outdoor) or grill pan (indoor), grill for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly grilled.
- Drizzle tzatziki sauce evenly across the tops of all 4 naan.
- Remove meatballs from skewers and place 4 meatballs onto each piece of naan. Top with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Kentucky Beef Council.
Nutrition
Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1990mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 4mg
