Gyro Meatballs
Ground turkey gyro meatballs are an oven-baked twist on your favorite Greek takeout and ready in about 30 minutes. Seasoned with warm spices and creamy feta, these freezer-friendly meatballs are juicy and flavorful. Wrap them in a pita with tzatziki or serve them on a Greek salad or rice bowl.
Ingredients
For the Gyro Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Sprinkle of kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving:
- Tzatziki sauce store bought or homemade
- Sliced fresh tomatoes
- Sliced red onions
- Warmed pita or naan breads
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, feta cheese, garlic, parsley, cumin, dill, oregano, and salt and pepper. Gently toss everything together until just combined.
- Pat the meatball mixture into a rectangular shape. Score it to make 15 meatballs (3 rows of 5). Pinch off each portion and roll it into a firm ball shape. Line the meatballs up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the meatballs for 30 minutes or until golden brown and they register 165°F with an instant read thermometer.
- Serve the gyro meatballs on warmed pita bread with a dollop of tzatziki sauce, fresh tomatoes, and onions.
