Mediterranean Meatball Bowls
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Category
Dinner
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Author:
Chef Elise Gangestad
Servings
4
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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
Start cooking your grain for the bowl while you prepare the meatballs.
Set the oven to 350° F.
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.
Form the mixture into tightly packed meatballs – approx. 2 Tbsp each.
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).
Bake meatballs until they reach 165° F - approx.15-20 minutes.
Prepare the Dressing
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.
In a bowl, place the remaining ingredients, and slowly whisk in the herb mixture until smooth.
Build the Bowls
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.
Recipe Note
Chef Elise Gangestad
Elise is a Clarion, IA native who currently resides in the Twin Cities. Her ties back to our rural community make it extra special to partner with her to bring you new and exclusive recipes featuring Grand View Beef. She has a diverse food background including farm-to-table, French, Southeast Asian, traditional afternoon tea, and classic French pastries. Her approach to food is a zero-waste mindset, making sure every ingredient is carefully chosen and put to good use.