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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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If you’re craving a meal that embodies the vibrant essence of Greek cuisine, look no further than these Gyro Bowls filled with savory meatballs, refreshing tzatziki, zesty lemon rice, and crisp cucumber salad. This delightful dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests with its colorful presentation and rich flavors. The juicy meatballs paired with creamy tzatziki create a satisfying bowl that’s not just delicious but also versatile. Prepare components ahead of time and assemble them for a quick, wholesome meal that everyone can customize to their liking. Dive into this flavorful experience—your taste buds will thank you!

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 (plus more to taste)
  • 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)
  • Hummus
  • Olive oil
  • Crumbled feta
  • Chopped dill
  • Chopped parsley
  • Sumac
  • Pitas

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground lamb or beef with minced onion, garlic, egg, feta cheese, Greek seasoning, and salt. Form into small meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  4. For the tzatziki sauce, mix minced garlic with drained yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Prepare lemon rice by warming olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in cooked rice and lemon juice until heated through.
  6. Assemble your Gyro Bowls by layering lemon rice, meatballs, tzatziki sauce, and cucumber salad.

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