Greek Meatball Bowl
A hearty Greek-inspired bowl featuring juicy herb-packed meatballs, lemony rice or quinoa, fresh Mediterranean salad, and a cool tzatziki sauce. This bowl is flavorful, comforting, and ideal for meal prep or a wholesome dinner.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: ~40 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Greek Meatballs
250 g ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, finely grated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper
Bowl Base
½ cup cooked rice, quinoa, or bulgur
Mediterranean Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, diced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp olives, sliced
Tzatziki Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Optional Garnishes
Crumbled feta
Fresh dill or parsley
Lemon wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Make Meatballs
In a bowl, mix ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Form into small meatballs.
Step 2: Cook Meatballs
Pan method:
Heat a skillet with a little olive oil and cook meatballs 8–10 minutes, turning until browned and cooked through.
Oven method:
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes, turning halfway.
Step 3: Prepare Tzatziki
Mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt until smooth. Chill until serving.
Step 4: Assemble Bowl
Add rice/quinoa to bowl.
Top with meatballs.
Add Mediterranean salad.
Drizzle generously with tzatziki.
Garnish with feta, herbs, and lemon.
Tips
Don’t overmix meat—keeps meatballs tender.
Chill meatballs 10 minutes before cooking for better shape.
Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
Add roasted potatoes for extra heartiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes—high protein and customizable carb portions.
Q: Can I meal prep this bowl?
Absolutely—store components separately for up to 3 days.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes—use dairy-free yogurt or tahini sauce instead.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~540 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 6 g