Golden baked turkey meatballs with a bowl of creamy tzatziki, cucumber slices, and lemon wedges.
Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki are juicy, herby, and super meal prep-friendly. The secret is a breadcrumb-and-milk panade that keeps turkey tender instead of dry.
Why You’ll Love This Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
- Juicy & tender. No dry turkey meatballs here.
- Easy weeknight dinner. Bake and done.
- Great for meal prep. Bowls, wraps, salads.
- Fresh Greek flavor. Lemon, garlic, oregano, dill.
Ingredients for Greek Turkey Meatballs
- Ground turkey (1 1/4 lb)
- Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) + milk (1/4 cup)
- Egg (1)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Lemon zest (1 tsp)
- Dried oregano (1 tsp)
- Salt (1 tsp) + black pepper (1/2 tsp)
Ingredients for Tzatziki Sauce
- Greek yogurt (1 cup)
- Cucumber (1/2 cup grated, squeezed dry)
- Garlic (1 clove grated)
- Lemon juice (1 tbsp)
- Dill (1 tbsp chopped or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt + pepper
Greek Turkey Meatballs Recipe Step-by-Step
- 1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan.
- 2. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 2 minutes.
- 3. Mix turkey, egg, garlic, zest, oregano, salt, pepper, and soaked crumbs gently.
- 4. Roll 18–20 meatballs and bake 15–18 minutes until cooked through.
- 5. Stir tzatziki ingredients and chill 10 minutes.
- 6. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe Card: Greek Turkey Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Category: Dinner, Main Dishes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Diet: High-Protein
How would you serve yours—rice bowl, salad, or wrap?