Greek-Style Lemon Feta Meatballs (Printable Version)

Herbed meatballs cooked in tomato base, finished with creamy lemon-feta sauce and fresh herbs.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1.1 lb ground beef or lamb
02 - 1 small onion, finely grated
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - ½ tsp black pepper
09 - 1 large egg
10 - ½ cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free optional)
11 - 2 tbsp milk

→ Cooking Liquid

12 - 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
13 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
15 - 1 tsp dried oregano
16 - ½ tsp salt

→ Lemon-Feta Sauce

17 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
18 - ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
19 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
20 - 1 tsp lemon zest
21 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
22 - 1 tbsp olive oil
23 - Black pepper, to taste

→ To Serve

24 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
25 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make:

01 - Combine ground meat, grated onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, salt, black pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and milk in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
02 - Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 golf ball-sized portions.
03 - Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat olive oil. Brown meatballs in batches for about 2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
04 - Add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and salt to the pot. Stir well, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
05 - Return meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the tomato mixture.
06 - Seal the lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 8 minutes.
07 - Perform a quick pressure release carefully. Remove lid and let meatballs rest in sauce for 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
09 - Plate meatballs with the tomato sauce and top each serving with a generous spoonful of lemon-feta sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Ground beef or lamb can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option
  • Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this dish gluten-free
03 -
  • Do not over mix the meatball mixture to keep them tender
  • Brown meatballs in batches for an even sear and better flavor
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