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  • Greek Appetizer Meatballs with Goat Cheese Tzatziki Dip

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    Mediterranean food lovers always go for these mini meatballs. Make an extra batch, as they freeze well, and can be thawed for future use.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. lean ground chuck or sirloin
    • 1 beaten egg
    • 1/4 cup seasoned breacrumbs
    • 1/4 cup minced fresh mint
    • 3 tbs. chopped scallions, white and some green parts
    • 1 tsp. Greek seasoning (store-bought)
    • salt to taste
    • olive oil
    • Goat Cheese Tzatziki:
    • 6 oz. Greek yogurt, like Oikos
    • 1 oz. goat cheese (chevre), room temp
    • 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, chopped cucumber
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1 clove pressed garlic
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • Optional: mini pitas, or pita slices

    Directions

    1. Combine the tzatziki ingredients well and refrigerate several hours.
    2. Mix ground beef with other ingredients, roll into 1 1/2 balls. Refrigerate an hour.
    3. Heat oil in a skillet, saute meatballs until browned on all sides.
    4. Remove to paper towel-lined platter.
    5. Serve warm or place in chafing dish, with sauce on the side.

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    • Rebecca
      Rebecca
      love tzatziki with lamb excited to try this with goat cheese

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