Mediterranean Meatball Bowls

Chef Elise Gangestad
Servings

4

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Dinner

Savor the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this hearty and nutritious meatball bowl. Featuring Grand View's 100% grass fed and finished ground beef, these meatballs are packed with flavor. Paired with a vibrant array of fresh herbs and whole grains, this dish is perfect for family dinner or meal prep for the week.

Ingredients

    For the Meatballs:

    • 1 pound Grand View Grass Fed Ground Beef
    • 2 eggs
    • 1/2 cup red onion, minced
    • 2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
    • 2 Tbsp fresh mint, minced
    • 2 tsp cilantro (or parsley), minced
    • zest of 1/2 a lemon (save the rest for the dressing)
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 2 tsp onion powder
    • 2 tsp coriander
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • 1 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs

    For the Herb Tahini Yogurt Dressing:

    • 1/2 cup fresh herbs (we use mint, dill, cilantro, and parsley)
    • juice of 1/2 a lemon
    • zest of 1/2 a lemon
    • 2 Tbsp water
    • 1/4 tsp garlic
    • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1/2 Tbsp honey
    • 2 Tbsp tahini
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • pinch of black pepper

    For the Bowls:

    • 4 cups cooked grain of choice (we use quinoa)
    • 1 cucumber, sliced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1, 6 oz container feta cheese
    • 1 Tbsp tallow or cooking oil

    Directions

      Make the Meatballs

      1. Start cooking your grain for the bowl while you prepare the meatballs.
      2. Set the oven to 350° F.
      3. In a bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except for the egg and ground beef. Once mixed, add in the egg and ground beef and mix by hand until just combined.
      4. Form the mixture into tightly packed meatballs – approx. 2 Tbsp each. 
      5. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, coat with cooking oil or tallow. Brown the meatballs on each side and transfer them to a baking dish (if using a cast iron pan, you can put the pan directly in the oven).
      6. Bake meatballs until they reach 165° F -  approx.15-20 minutes.

      Prepare the Dressing

      1. To a blender or food processor, add the herbs, lemon juice, zest, water, garlic, and yogurt, and blend until pureed, scraping down the sides to be sure all the herbs are incorporated.
      2. In a bowl, place the remaining ingredients, and slowly whisk in the herb mixture until smooth.

      Build the Bowls

      1. Place your prepared grain as the base and top with meatballs, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, feta cheese, and herb tahini yogurt dressing. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest.Â