# Greek-Style Meatballs with Orzo

Recipe by [Priya Raman](https://fridge.menu/en/u/priyaraman)

Juicy veal and pork meatballs with feta and sun-dried tomatoes, simmered with orzo in a herby tomato sauce.

Servings: 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 20 min · Meat

Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 400 g Veal and pork mince
- 50 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 50 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 50 g [Feta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/feta) — crumbled
- 40 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [Cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 1 tsp [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano)
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- 15 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper)
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 50 g [Sun-dried tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sun-dried-tomatoes) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — diced small
- 800 g [Tinned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 500 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 1 tbsp [Dried thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-thyme)
- 1 tsp [Dried rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/dried-rosemary)
- 300 g [Orzo pasta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pasta)
- 150 g [Spinach](https://fridge.menu/en/i/spinach)
- 100 g [Feta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/feta)
- 80 g [Black olives, pitted](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-olives-pitted)
- 1 bunch [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano) — fresh, a handful
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying

## Steps

1. Mix the veal and pork mince with the flour, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, cumin and oregano. Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible. (30 min)
2. Fry the meatballs in a hot pan with olive oil and butter, turning a few times, until evenly rounded and golden brown on all sides. Set aside on a plate. (8 min)
3. In the same pan, fry the onion, garlic and sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat for a few minutes until the onion softens. (5 min)
4. Add the courgette, chopped tomatoes, stock, thyme, rosemary and orzo. Stir, cover and simmer gently until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. (15 min)
5. Stir in the spinach, then top with the meatballs. Sprinkle with feta, add the olives and fresh oregano before serving. (3 min)

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/greek-meatballs-with-orzo-afiq4hm2

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