Mediterranean Meatball Bowl with Roasted Potatoes & Tzatziki

A hearty, balanced bowl with juicy herb meatballs, crispy roasted potatoes, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki—classic Mediterranean comfort food.

🧾 Ingredients (2–3 servings)

🧆 Meatballs

• 400g minced beef or chicken
• 1 small onion (finely grated or chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)

🥔 Roasted potatoes

• 3 medium potatoes (cubed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

🥒 Tzatziki sauce

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber (grated and squeezed dry)
• 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint (chopped)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

🥗 Bowl extras (optional)

• Cherry tomatoes
• Sliced cucumber
• Red onion
• Olives
• Lettuce or rice base
• Feta cheese

🔪 Instructions

1. Roast the potatoes

• Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
• Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and garlic powder.
• Spread on a baking tray in a single layer.
• Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

2. Prepare the meatballs

• In a bowl, mix minced meat, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
• Shape into small meatballs.

3. Cook meatballs

• Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs for 10–12 minutes, turning until browned and fully cooked inside.
• (Optional: bake at 200°C for 18–20 minutes instead.)

4. Make tzatziki

• Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water.
• Mix with yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill/mint, salt, and pepper.
• Chill for 10 minutes for best flavor.

5. Assemble the bowl

• Add roasted potatoes as base.
• Place meatballs on top.
• Add fresh vegetables around the bowl.
• Spoon tzatziki generously over everything.

🍽️ Flavor profile

• 🧆 Juicy, herby meatballs
• 🥔 Crispy, seasoned potatoes
• 🥒 Cool, creamy garlic tzatziki
• 🥗 Fresh, tangy Mediterranean crunch

⭐ Variations

• Chicken/turkey version: lighter protein option
• Low-carb: replace potatoes with cauliflower rice or salad
• Spicy version: add chili flakes or harissa to meatballs
• Extra protein: add boiled eggs or hummus

⚠️ Tips

• Don’t overmix meat—keeps meatballs tender
• Squeeze cucumber well or tzatziki becomes watery
• Roast potatoes in a single layer for crispiness
• Let tzatziki rest for better garlic flavor