PREP TIME: 20 min

COOK TIME: 15 min

SERVES: 6

Meatball Ingredients: 

1 lb. ground big game meat 

½ cup panko breadcrumbs 

¼ cup red onion, finely chopped  

¼ cup parsley, chopped 

¼ cup olive oil 

¼ cup fresh mint, chopped 

2 garlic cloves, minced 

1 egg 

1 tsp salt & pepper 

1 tsp oregano 

1 tsp cumin 

Preparation: 

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, egg, salt, pepper, oregano and cumin. Mix gently until combined. 

Shape the mixture into about 20 meatballs. 

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (135-140 degrees F).  

Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: 

1 cup plain yogurt 

½ cucumber, peeled and grated 

3 garlic cloves, minced 

1 tbsp dill, fresh and chopped 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 tbsp lemon juice 

2 tsp mint, fresh and chopped 

1 tsp salt  

Tzatziki Sauce Preparation: 

In a bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well combined.  

Serving Options: 

Option 1: Cut 2-3 meatballs in half and serve with Tzatziki sauce in naan or pita bread with spring mix, sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and fresh dill. 

Option 2: Serve over cooked rice, spring mix, quartered tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, wedge of lemon, sliced red onions, kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh dill, meatballs and Tzatziki sauce drizzled on top. 

Option 3: Serve as an appetizer on a platter with the meatballs, Tzatziki sauce in a small serving bowl placed in the center and fresh dill as garnish.