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Gyro Bowls (Meatballs with Tzatziki, Lemon Rice, and Cucumber Salad)

Gyro Bowls (Meatballs with Tzatziki, Lemon Rice, and Cucumber Salad)
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Bring the vibrant flavors of Greece to your table with these delightful Gyro Bowls featuring tender meatballs, creamy tzatziki sauce, zesty lemon rice, and a refreshing cucumber salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit every palate. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal that the whole family will love. Enjoy a taste of Mediterranean cuisine without any fuss!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground lamb or beef
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup finely crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • ½ of one European cucumber (peeled, grated, drained)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
  • Juice of one half lemon (roughly 1 tablespoon)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced, halved, or chopped)
  • 1 cup diced cucumber (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, feta cheese, Greek seasoning, and salt. Mix well and shape into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki by mixing yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. For the lemon rice, warm olive oil in a pot; add cooked rice with lemon juice and salt, stirring until heated through.
  5. Assemble bowls with a base of lemon rice topped with meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and cucumber salad.

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