Greek Meatballs with avocado tzatziki sauce

ingredients

• 1lb Ground Beef  
• 1 tbsp 15 gm red onion 
• 1 Avocado
• 1 tsp Cilantro 
• 1 tbsp Dill, fresh 
• 4 clove(s) Garlic
• 1/2 lemon peel, whole zest
• 1 tbsp Oregano, fresh 
• 1/2 Red onion, medium 
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp Black pepper 
• 1 tsp Salt 
• 1 Cucumber (cut in half and seeds scraped out with a spoon) 
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
  

Cooking instructions

1. For the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350°F. 
2. Combine beef, 1/2 red onion, 2 garlic cloves, lemon zest, oregano, coriander, cumin, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper together and form into approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inch balls.   
3. Place on a raised edge baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.   
4. For the Avocado Tzatziki Sauce: Combine avocado, cucumber, remaining garlic and red onion, lemon juice, dill, sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.   
5. Serve with avocado tzatziki sauce and enjoy!
6. Note: I serve this with a tossed salad of cubed avocado, english cucumber, roma tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper.