Keftedes Greek Meatballs with Fresh Herb Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

Tender and flavorful Greek meatballs infused with herbs, served with a cooling yogurt sauce brightened by dill and lemon. This Greek-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, ground lamb, whole milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 2 slices white bread, crust removed and soaked in milk
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, soak 2 slices crustless white bread in 1/4 cup whole milk for 5 minutes until soft.
2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground lamb, 1 small finely chopped yellow onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Step 3: Squeeze excess milk from the bread and crumble it into the meat mixture. Mix everything gently with your hands until fully combined but not overworked.
4. Step 4: Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a greased baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over the meatballs and bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and cooked through.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a small bowl; stir well and season with salt to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve the warm meatballs with the fresh herb yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.