As an Italian, I’m definitely no stranger to making homemade meatballs, but I have to say…these Greek style turkey meatballs are on another level when it comes to taste!

I absolutely love the fresh ingredients often used in Greek cooking so I was really hoping to capture some of that authentic flavor that is associated with Greek food while keeping some of my own traditional meatball-making methods!

These meatballs are baked to perfection by being a little bit crispy on the outside with the perfect level of moisture on the inside and come packed with a ton of flavor. I aimed to combine some of my favorite fresh ingredients that stay true to the culture such as feta cheese, kalamata olives, fresh lemon and a variety of delicious herbs. 

I chose to use a lean meat option like turkey for this recipe, however, if you’d like to make this more traditional, you could substitute the turkey for lamb or pork, which are both more commonly used in Greece. 

I paired this recipe with my favorite tzatziki sauce but it would also pair extremely well with hummus and pita as a snack or next to a side of lemon potatoes or Greek salad as a meal!