These easy greek meatballs are perfectly flavorful and delicious dipped in a dairy-free paleo Tzatziki sauce! Great as an appetizer or as part of a meal over a greek salad. Paleo, Whole30, and keto friendly.
Meatballs are a go-to weeknight dinner for me! Easy, versatile and so tasty.
There are two components to this recipe and both are paleo and Whole30 – the greek meatballs and the Tzatziki sauce.
For the meatballs, we start with a combination of ground beef and ground lamb. I think this might be my favorite ground meat combo ever.
If you’re more of an all-beef type, feel free to go with what feels right.
Then we have fresh herbs + dried spices, a little almond flour and an egg for binding, lemon zest + juice, and onion + garlic.
Nothing to argue with there! These meatballs are super easy since they’re just rolled, baked, and ready to go!
Let’s get into the details so you can make these ASAP!
What You Need to Make Paleo Greek Meatballs
Scroll down to the recipe box to see exact measurements for all ingredients.
Here’s what you’ll need to prepare the meatballs:
- olive oil
- grass fed ground beef
- ground lamb, pork (or use all beef, if preferred)
- blanched almond flour
- egg
- red onion
- garlic
- lemons
- fresh parsley
- fresh mint
- ground coriander
- ground cumin
- dried oregano
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
What You Need to Make Paleo and Dairy Free Tzatziki Sauce
This tzatziki might not contains any dairy but it’s absolutely delicious! I like using the 365 brand (Whole Foods) coconut milk for the most mild flavor snd creamy texture.
Here’s what you’ll need to prepare the sauce:
- 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled
- garlic
- cucumber
- lemons
- fresh dill
- seal salt and freshly ground black pepper
- cumin
How to Make These Greek Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 450°F and drizzle olive oil on a large baking sheet.
Combine all meatball ingredients (except olive oil) well with your hands until fully combined, careful not to overwork the meat.
Form mixture into 24 balls and place an inch apart on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 mins or until browned and cooked through, careful not to over-bake.
Remove from oven and serve with tzatziki sauce (below) and greek salad.
How to Make This Tzatziki Sauce
Squeeze excess liquid out of the grated cucumber and add to the bowl of a food processor.
Discard the liquid part of the coconut milk so you are left with the solid cream, and add that to the processor as well, along with the remaining ingredients.
Pulse/process until fully combined – it won’t be completely smooth.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
How to Serve These Meatballs
These Paleo Greek Meatballs are really perfect for anything. You can make a full meal of them with some cauli rice and a greek salad, or serve as an appetizer with toothpicks for dipping!
You can even put the leftover meatballs in your breakfast hash for something fun and easy. This is what I always do with my leftover meatballs!
I hope you’re ready for a recipe that’s packed with flavor, FUN, and legitimately easy to throw together.
Grab your ingredients and preheat your oven because it’s time to cook – let’s go!
Paleo Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce {Whole30, Keto}
Paleo Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki {Whole30, keto}
Ingredients
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 can full fat coconut milk chilled until liquid and solid separates completely, at least 6 hours
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 med cucumber peeled seeded, and grated
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice *
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp dill fresh, chopped
- 3/4 tsp fine grain sea salt *
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp cumin *
Meatballs:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb grass fed ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground lamb pork (or use all beef, if preferred)
- 3 Tbsp blanched almond flour **
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup red onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Zest of 1 lemon grated
- Juice of 1 lemon about 2 Tbsp
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley minced
- 2 Tbsp fresh mint minced
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
Make the Tzatziki first:
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Squeeze excess liquid out of the grated cucumber and add to the bowl of a food processor.
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Discard the liquid part of the coconut milk so you are left with the solid cream, and add that to the processor as well, along with the remaining ingredients.
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Pulse/process until fully combined - it won’t be completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl or container and refrigerate while you make the meatballs.
For the Meatballs:
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Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F and drizzle olive oil on a large baking sheet.
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Combine all meatball ingredients (except olive oil) well with your hands until fully combined, careful not to overwork the meat.
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Form mixture into 24 balls and place an inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 mins or until browned and cooked through, careful not to over bake. Remove from oven and serve with tzatziki sauce and greek salad. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*or to taste
**2 Tbsp tapioca or arrowroot flour can be subbed in for a nut-free version.
Nutrition
Want More Paleo Meatball Recipes? Try One of These!
One Skillet Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara
Meatball Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes
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Paleo Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce are a delicious, healthy choice that fits both Whole30 and Keto diets. These meatballs are typically made with lean ground meat, herbs, and spices, served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. They offer a flavorful and nutritious option, perfect for those looking to maintain a low-carb, high-protein meal plan.
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