Feta-Stuffed Greek Turkey Meatballs
If you love surprises, you are going to love these feta-stuffed greek meatballs! With juicy turkey, lemon, garlic, oregano, and a gooey feta surprise hiding inside, you can have them on your table in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12 meatballs; 4 people
Calories: 62kcal
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey (450 g; avoid 'lean' ground turkey)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup feta cheese (cut into ¾ inch cubes)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Lemon-Garlic Yogurt Sauce
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Meatballs
In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients. Use your hands and mix until *just* combined; do not over-mix.
Form approximately 2 tablespoon-sized balls, patting firmly together.
Tuck a cube of feta inside, making sure to seal all around it. You want the meatballs to be fairly compact so they don't break apart during frying.
Heat oil over medium-low heat {just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan}.
Fry meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side, turning frequently. Mine took 15 minutes to cook through.
To check if cooked through middle, cut a meatball open and look for uncooked turkey meat or use a digital thermometer to make sure temperature is 165°F.
Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.
Lemon-Garlic Yogurt Sauce
You may also bake on a baking sheet at 375°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until 165°F.
Storage
- fridge- Store fully cooked meatballs in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- freezer– cool completely and arrange on a baking sheet. Freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag, reusable silicone bag, or meal prep container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Raw meatballs may be frozen the same way.
To reheat
- heat in the oven in a covered baking dish for 15 minutes at 350°F. You could also reheat on the stove in a covered pan on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 172mg | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 1.9mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.6mg