Delicious Feta and Olive Meatballs Recipe

These Feta and Olive Meatballs are packed with Mediterranean flavors and are perfect for appetizers, main course or even as a sandwich filling. Made with ground beef, feta cheese, black olives, and aromatic spices, these meatballs are juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. Serve them with tzatziki sauce or marinara sauce for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup olive oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, feta cheese, black olives, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, parsley, and beaten egg.
2. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Working in batches, cook the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
5. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
6. Serve the Feta and Olive Meatballs hot with tzatziki sauce or marinara sauce as a dipping sauce.
7. Enjoy!

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