Beef Herb Meatballs with Herby Yoghurt & Rice Salad

Name: Beef Herb Meatballs with Herby Yoghurt & Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g beef mince; 1 egg; ¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond meal for gluten-free); 2 tbsp Mingle Garlic &amp; Herb Seasoning; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white); ½ cucumber, diced; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped; ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup plain Greek yoghurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbso Mingle Garlic &amp; Herb Seasoning

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Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

Meatballs:

500g beef mince
1 egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs (or almond meal for gluten-free)
2 tbsp Mingle Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil

Rice Salad:

2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
½ cucumber, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup parsley, finely chopped
¼ cup mint leaves, chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil

Herby Yoghurt Sauce:

½ cup plain Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbso Mingle Garlic & Herb Seasoning

Directions

Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine beef mince, egg, breadcrumbs, and Garlic & Herb Seasoning. Mix well and shape into 12–14 small meatballs.
Cook meatballs: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
Toss salad: In a large bowl, mix rice with cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and season to taste.
Mix yoghurt sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust lemon to taste.
Serve: Plate rice salad, top with meatballs, and drizzle with herby yoghurt.

Recipe Note

Swap herbs: Use dill or coriander depending on preference
Make ahead: Yoghurt sauce and salad can be prepped the day beforeOptional extras: Add spinach, slivered almonds, or roasted capsicum