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GRILL MASTER
Grilled Skewered Meatballs (Soutzoukakia)
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5.0 (96)|(2 Reviews)Herb-packed ground beef and lamb skewers charred over an open grill with cool tzatziki and warm pitas.
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By Mike Lang (Recipe Developer)•Published May 18, 2026
⏱ 25 mins
Simply Recipes / Mike Lang🔥 410 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Grilling on flat metal skewers keeps meatballs stable and gives maximum charred crust.
- Garlic and oregano forward Greek flavor profiles paired with cooling yogurt sauce.
GRILL MASTER
Grilled Skewered Meatballs (Soutzoukakia)
I love to grill meatballs. However, I do not love wrangling loose meatballs as I place, flip, and remove them from the grill. In this recipe, I deploy flat metal skewers to simplify the process. They are the ideal grill tool for these garlic and oregano-forward meat delights.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (85/15) or lamb
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint & parsley
- 1 tbsp dried Greek oregano & 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt & 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Tzatziki sauce, lemon wedges & grilled pitas for serving
Directions
1
Mix meatball base
In a bowl, combine ground meat, grated onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, mint, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2
Shape on skewers
Thread meatballs onto flat metal skewers, pressing firmly.
3
Grill over high heat
Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes until charred on all sides and cooked through (160°F internal).
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use flat skewers to prevent meatballs from spinning when flipped.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories410 kcal
Protein32g
Carbs12g
Total Fat26g
Sodium: 590mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
