| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 55 min |
| Active: | 35 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt
- 4 hero rolls
- 8 ounces homemade or store-bought tzatziki
Instructions
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the milk in a small bowl and rest for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, the beef, feta, Parmesan, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and eggs. Portion the meatballs into 3-ounce balls (16 meatballs total), then roll in your hands and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the meatballs start to brown, 15 minutes.
- For the hero: Place the tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and parsley in a bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice into the bowl and gently toss the vegetables to coat. Season the salad with salt and set aside.
- Split the hero rolls lengthwise three-quarters of the way through (one end should still be connected). Toast the inside of the rolls on a hot griddle. Place the cooked meatballs on the griddle to crisp the outside and heat through. Place 4 meatballs in a toasted hero roll, then dollop 2 ounces of the tzatziki over the top, and finish with some of the salad. Repeat for the remaining hero rolls, then serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 1215 |
| Total Fat | 80 g |
| Saturated Fat | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Protein | 67 g |
| Cholesterol | 298 mg |
| Sodium | 1510 mg |