Red Meat Allergy Friendly Gluten Free Greek Feta Meatballs

Total time42 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time22 min

Red Meat Allergy Friendly Gluten Free Greek Feta Meatballs

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground lamb
Foster Farms® Fresh & Natural Cage Free Ground Chicken Breast Mary's Organic 93% Lean Ground Chicken, 16 oz Nature's Promise All Natural Ground Chicken Force of Nature™ Ancestral Blend Ground Chicken Wegmans Organic Ground Chicken
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground lamb and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 oz feta cheese, crumbled (about ¾ cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

For the yogurt sauce

1 cup plain greek yogurt
½ english cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
¼ tsp kosher salt

For serving

lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
fresh mint leaves, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush or drizzle it with the olive oil.
2
Make the yogurt sauce: stir together the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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