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Greek Beef Meatballs

with minty tzatziki & crispy onion bits

Quick & Easy

4.9

  • Hands on15 - 20 minutes
  • Overall20 - 25 minutes
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Meatballs are transported from the Italian kitchen into a Greek taverna by changing the spices and condiments, which include a refreshing olive, tomato & cucumber salsa, warm pita triangles for scooping up the flavours, and a minty tzatziki. Finished with crispy onion bits.

Serving guide

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  1. MMMEATBALLS

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan.

  2. PITA & Tzatziki

    Place the pita/s on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool and cut into triangles. In a bowl, combine ½ the mint, the Tzatziki, and the seasoning.

  3. Cucumber SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. GREEK FEAST

    Plate up the browned meatballs. Side with the Cucumber salsa and the pita triangles. Dollop over the minty tzatziki. Garnish with the crispy onion bits and the remaining mint. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Beef Meatballs - 4

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 5ml

  • Pita Bread/s - 1

  • Fresh Mint - 3g

  • Tzatziki - 50ml

  • Cucumber - 50g

  • Tomato/es - 1

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 20g

  • Crispy Onion Bits - 15ml

  1. MMMEATBALLS

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan.

  2. PITA & Tzatziki

    Place the pita/s on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool and cut into triangles. In a bowl, combine ½ the mint, the Tzatziki, and the seasoning.

  3. Cucumber SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. GREEK FEAST

    Plate up the browned meatballs. Side with the Cucumber salsa and the pita triangles. Dollop over the minty tzatziki. Garnish with the crispy onion bits and the remaining mint. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Beef Meatballs - 8

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 10ml

  • Pita Bread/s - 2

  • Fresh Mint - 5g

  • Tzatziki - 100ml

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Tomato/es - 2

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 40g

  • Crispy Onion Bits - 30ml

  1. MMMEATBALLS

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan.

  2. PITA & Tzatziki

    Place the pitas on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool and cut into triangles. In a bowl, combine ½ the mint, the Tzatziki, and the seasoning.

  3. Cucumber SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. GREEK FEAST

    Plate up the browned meatballs. Side with the Cucumber salsa and the pita triangles. Dollop over the minty tzatziki. Garnish with the crispy onion bits and the remaining mint. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Beef Meatballs - 12

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 15ml

  • Pita Breads - 3

  • Fresh Mint - 8g

  • Tzatziki - 150ml

  • Cucumber - 150g

  • Tomatoes - 3

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 60g

  • Crispy Onion Bits - 45g

  1. MMMEATBALLS

    Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan.

  2. PITA & Tzatziki

    Place the pitas on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool and cut into triangles. In a bowl, combine ½ the mint, the Tzatziki, and the seasoning.

  3. Cucumber SALSA

    In a bowl, combine the Cucumber, the tomato, the olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning.

  4. GREEK FEAST

    Plate up the browned meatballs. Side with the Cucumber salsa and the pita triangles. Dollop over the minty tzatziki. Garnish with the crispy onion bits and the remaining mint. Enjoy, Chef!

  • Beef Meatballs - 16

  • NOMU Moroccan Rub - 20ml

  • Pita Breads - 4

  • Fresh Mint - 10g

  • Tzatziki - 200ml

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Tomatoes - 4

  • Pitted Kalamata Olives - 80g

  • Crispy Onion Bits - 60ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R125.29

for 4 servings · R31.32 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Crispy Onion Bits
  • Beef Meatballs
  • NOMU Moroccan Rub

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Greek Beef Meatballs?

The preparation time for Greek Beef Meatballs with minty tzatziki & crispy onion bits is between 15 and 20 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Greek Beef Meatballs with minty tzatziki & crispy onion bits?

The total time required to make Greek Beef Meatballs with minty tzatziki & crispy onion bits is between 20 and 25 minutes.

How many servings does Greek Beef Meatballs provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Greek Beef Meatballs?

Beef Meatballs, Crispy Onion Bits, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Pita Bread, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Tomato/es, Tzatziki

What is the nutritional information of Greek Beef Meatballs?

Calories: 897, Carbs: 64 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 49.4 grams, Sugar: 8.1 grams, Salt: 1172 grams

How do I prepare Greek Beef Meatballs?

PITA & TZATZIKI: Place the pita/s on a plate and heat up in the microwave, 30-60 seconds. Allow to cool and cut into triangles. In a bowl, combine ½ the mint, the tzatziki, and the seasoning. GREEK FEAST: Plate up the browned meatballs. Side with the cucumber salsa and the pita triangles. Dollop over the minty tzatziki. Garnish with the crispy onion bits and the remaining mint. Enjoy, Chef! CUCUMBER SALSA: In a bowl, combine the cucumber, the tomato, the olives, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. MMMEATBALLS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Greek Beef Meatballs?

Beef Meatballs, Crispy Onion Bits, Cucumber, Fresh Mint, NOMU Moroccan Rub, Pita Bread, Pitted Kalamata Olives, Tomato, Tomato/es, Tzatziki

How many calories does Greek Beef Meatballs have?

897 calories

How much fat content does Greek Beef Meatballs have?

grams