SKEWERED GREEK MEATBALLS

SKEWERED GREEK MEATBALLS image

Yield 6 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 14

Meatballs:
1/2 lb lean ground beef
3/4 cup finely crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes
extra virgin olive oil
Dipping Sauce:
1 cup Greek yogurt (2%)
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded & grated
3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Dipping sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Meatballs: Gently mix together meat, feta, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl, do not overmix. Form mixture into thirty 1 1/4 inch meatballs. (you may need to oil your hands to keep from sticking). Slide 5 meatballs onto each each of 6 metal skewers. Preheat broiler, with rack in top third of oven. Lightly brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Broil skewers on baking sheet until just cooked through and deep golden brown, about 8 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.