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    Home » Keto Recipes » Keto Entrees

    Published: Jun 26, 2018 ·Updated: Mar 21, 2020 by Sabra · 7 Comments

    Keto Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

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    Enjoy these tasty Greek Meatballs with Taztziki Sauce as a stand alone meal, over a bed of zoodles sprinkled with some crumbled feta cheese or share them as an appetizer at parties.

    a plate full of Greek meatballs with a square dish of tzatziki in the corner

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    I love Greek food. The flavors are so strong, yet the food always seems super light and fresh. It's great all year long, but I especially love it in the summer.

    I opted to make these meatballs with ground turkey, which I usually don't care for. But, I've eaten Greek Turkey burgers in the past and they were delish so I decided to just go with it. Plus, I think that beef would really over power the seasonings.

    If you don't want to use turkey, then I would go with a ground chicken as my next choice. Of course if you can get your hands on ground lamb - that would be tops!

    You can save time on this recipe by busting out your food processor if it has a grating attachment, because that's where most of your prep time goes. If you're like me and don't have one, no worries! Even the handheld grater is still pretty quick.

    Grated zucchini on a wooden cutting board

    Another tip, if you are feeding picky eaters try peeling the zucchini and grating the onion SUPER fine to camouflage it from unsuspecting littles.

    The onion adds a TON of yummy flavor, so you really don't want to skip it, and the zucchini adds absolutely ZERO flavor, but lots of moisture - which ground turkey desperately needs.

    I eat these meatballs as they are with a simple cucumber salad on the side, or sometimes I toss them onto a pile of zoodles along with feta cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. They also make a spectacular (and I do not use that word lightly) appetizer for parties.

    Last thing before I dish the recipe ... Absolutely, under no circumstance - skip the Tzatziki sauce. It's the best. It's pretty much the reason that I make these meatballs in the first place. If you really don't want to make it, then at least buy some from the store.

    Tzatziki sauce is typically made with Greek yogurt, but since I wanted to keep this as low carb as possible, I opted to use sour cream. If you don't mind the extra carbs - then the yogurt is totally worth it! Just be aware that you may need to dial back the vinegar and lemon juice that the recipe calls for.

    It really is imperative.


    Be sure to check out these other great recipes from This Mom's Menu: 

    • Low Carb Cajun Chicken "Pasta"
    • Korean Ground beef
    • Chicken Adobo

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    Rate it below, tag @thismomsmenu and hashtag it #thismomsmenu on Instagram!

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    a plate full of Greek meatballs with a square dish of tzatziki in the corner

    Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    Enjoy these tasty Greek Meatballs with Taztziki Sauce as a stand alone meal, over a bed of zoodles sprinkled with some crumbled feta cheese or share them as an appetizer at parties.  
    5 from 7 reviewers
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    Servings 8 people
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins

    Ingredients
      

    For the Meatballs:

    • 2 lbs ground Turkey
    • 2 cups grated zucchini (approximately 1 large zucchini)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ cup red onion finely minced
    • 1 ½ tablespoon oregano
    • 2 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

    For the Tzatziki Sauce:

    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ½ cup grated cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dill
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the meatball ingredients to a large bowl. combine the ingredients until they are all mixed together. Form the mixture into meatballs using approximately 2 tablespoon - ¼ cup of the turkey mixture per meatball. 
    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. 
    • Once the skillet it hot, add the meatballs. Cook for 1-2 minutes then turn them. (I like to do this to get a good crispy meatball, but you can skip this step and go straight to baking them - just be sure to add on additional baking time)
    • After they have been browned on all sides, transfer to a baking sheet and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. The cooking time will vary based upon the size of the meatballs and how long you sear them in the skillet. 
    • While the meatballs are cooking, assemble the Tzatziki sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
    • Serve the meatballs with the Tzatziki sauce and enjoy!

    Notes

    For gluten free, be sure to select only certified gluten free brands when applicable.
    Nutrition info for Greek meatballs (1 serving, approximately 3 meatballs) - 216 calories, 11g fat, 4.9g carbs, 1.6g fiber, 25.4g protein
    3.3g net carbs! (net carbs = total carbs - fiber)
    Nutrition info for Tzatziki sauce (1 serving, approximately 3 tbsp) - 64 calories, 5g fat, 1.8g carbs, 0.1g fiber, 1.2g protein
    1.7 net carbs! 
    Nutrition info is only an estimate and will vary based upon the yield and the specific brand used for each ingredient. 

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal
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    1. Gina Taylor says

      January 05, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Holy crap these are delicious!!!! Seriously fabulous alone I haven’t even made the sauce yet.

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      • Sabra says

        January 05, 2020 at 6:04 pm

        Thanks Gina! Glad you enjoyed them 🙂

        Reply
    2. Alessia says

      February 24, 2020 at 11:19 am

      These are amazing ! Very flavorful and super moist ! Will definitely be making these again.

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      • Sabra says

        February 25, 2020 at 7:20 am

        Thanks for the great review Alessia!

        Reply
    3. Heather W says

      January 31, 2021 at 9:33 am

      This is the first time ever commenting on a recipe. I’ve made many a Greek turkey meatball in my life. This recipe is hands down THE best ever! There will be no other recipe from here on out. Truthfully I was skeptical about the absence of egg, however, the zucchini was the perfect accompaniment. Thank you for sharing your masterpiece!

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    4. Midnightbaker311 says

      May 31, 2022 at 10:32 pm

      I made these tonight (not sauce yet). I added fresh parsley, dill, shallot, and garlic (no onion). HOLY COW...these are amazing!!! I had to refrain from eating them all tonight;) THANK YOU!!!

      Reply

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