Mediterranean Meatballs with Tzatziki

Step 1

* This recipe makes 30 (golf ball) sized meatballs

Step 2

Heat oven to 400° F

Step 3

Place onion in a food processor or grate by hand

Step 4

In a stand mixer or using your hands, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, eggs, panko and parsley until fully incorporated

Step 5

Using a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, measure out roughly 30 meatballs

Step 6

* Dipping your hand into a bowl of water before rolling them will make the meatball surface smooth

Step 7

Transfer the meatballs to 2 lightly oiled parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets

Step 8

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pans half way through.Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce

Step 9

Mix all ingredients in a small bowl

Step 10

Cover and place in the fridge for a 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.To Freeze:Allow meatballs to cool completely before freezing

Step 11

Lay meatballs in a single layer in a freezer bag and seal, removing as much air as possible

Step 12

Freeze for up to 3 months

Step 13

When ready to use, preheat oven to 400°F

Step 14

Arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes