Ingredients
- 1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons finely ground old fashioned oats see note 1
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh baby dill
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 medium red onion, grated
- 1/4 cup finely grated zucchini
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- tzatziki sauce, for serving optional
- chopped cucumbers and tomatoes for serving optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drizzle a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish with olive oil.
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In a large bowl combine all ingredients (except for olive oil, tzatziki sauce, cucumbers and tomatoes) and mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and place in prepared skillet or baking dish.
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Bake for 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through the center. Serve meatballs gyro-style wrapped in a pita with tomatoes, lettuce, and tzatziki sauce, or serve meatballs alone for a grab-n-go meal.
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