Greek Meatball Pitas (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pita
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6 pita bread
→ Greek Meatballs
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1 lb ground beef (medium or lean)
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½ lb ground pork (or ground beef)
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1 red onion (medium)
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½ cup panko breadcrumbs
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½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
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6 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley (minced)
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1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried dill
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1 teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Tzatziki Sauce
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2 cups Greek yogurt (plain, 2% for thicker sauce or 0% for thinner sauce)
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1 cucumber (English cucumber)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 clove garlic (finely minced or shredded)
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½ lemon (juiced)
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1 teaspoon dill (fresh or ½ teaspoon dried)
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1 teaspoon salt
→ Pita Toppings
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2 cups lettuce (shredded)
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1 tomato (thinly sliced)
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½ red onion (thinly sliced)
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½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
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Oil (for cooking)
# Instructions:
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Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a box grater or knife to finely shred or chop the onion. Combine the onion with all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix until evenly combined. Use a scoop or tablespoon to portion out approximately 32 meatballs. Roll the meatballs and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to flip the meatballs. Prepare tzatziki and toppings while they cook.
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If using store-bought tzatziki, skip this step. Shred the cucumber with a box grater, leaving the peel and seeds intact for best flavor and color. Place the shredded cucumber in a fine mesh strainer over a bowl, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze the cucumber to remove remaining water and discard the liquid. In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, drained cucumber, and 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Warm the pita bread and spread tzatziki sauce on one side. Add shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, red onion, crumbled feta, and 5-6 cooked meatballs. Roll up the pita tightly and wrap it in foil or parchment paper for easier handling.