Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki
INGREDIENTS
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Tzatziki:
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2 standard cucumbers
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup Greek-style yogurt (see Note)
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
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2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Greek Meatballs:
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1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
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1/2 cup milk
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1 1/2 pounds ground round (85 percent lean), or use half ground round and half ground lamb
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1 yellow onion, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
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4 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
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2 eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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Wooden toothpicks, for serving
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