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18) Slow Cooker Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki Dip

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb ground beef or lamb or a mix
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup grated onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cucumber grated and drained
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Mix meat, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined; form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs briefly on all sides; transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Pour chicken broth over meatballs, cover, and cook on low for 3–4 hours or high for 1.5–2 hours.
  4. Meanwhile, stir yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper to make tzatziki; chill.
  5. When meatballs are done, spoon tzatziki over them or serve on the side for dipping.