Mediterranean Meatballs & Yogurt Feta Sauce

1 pound Ground beef
1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
1 Egg
1/4 cup Dry bread crumbs
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 tablespoon Oil
1 4 oz. package Feta Cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup Plain yogurt
2 tablespoons Milk
1 clove Garlic
1/3 cup Chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup Cucumber, chopped, peeled and seeded
1 teaspoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
Mix meat, parsley, egg, bread crumbs, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.

Heat oil in medium skillet on medium-low heat. Add meatballs. Cook 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, place Feta cheese, yogurt, milk and 1 clove garlic in food processor or blender container cover. Process until smooth. Mix in the chopped tomato, chopped cucumber and the dill.

Serve meatballs with cocktail picks and dip in yogurt sauce.


This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook.

Contributed by Ronald Walton of New York, New York.