Greek Meatballs with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• Tzatziki:
• 2 standard cucumbers
• 1 t kosher salt
• 1 c Greek-style yogurt (see Note)
• 1 T fresh lemon juice
• 1 T finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
• + 15 more ingredients
• • ¼ t freshly ground black pepper
  • Greek Meatballs:
  • 1 c fresh breadcrumbs
  • ½ c milk
  • 1 ½ lb ground round (85 percent lean), or use half ground round and half ground lamb
  • 1 medium yellow onion, shredded on the large holes of a box grater
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 T chopped fresh mint
  • 2 t dried oregano
  • 1 ½ t kosher salt
  • ½ t freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ t ground cinnamon
  • 3 T olive oil
  • Wooden toothpicks, for serving

To make the tzatziki, peel the cucumbers. Cut each in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Shred on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer to a wire sieve and toss with the salt. Let drain in the sink for 30 minutes to 1 hour. A handful at a time, squeeze the shredded cucumber...

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