Mediterranean Meatball Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped basil
None None Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
None None Cooking spray
4 None spring onions, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
1 tbsp olive oil
4 None flat breads, warmed
None None Lettuce, shredded
None None Cherry tomatoes, halved
None None Lemon wedges, to serve
None None Tzatziki, to serve

Preparation

Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, basil, zest and juice in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. With wet hands, shape mixture into 18 meatballs.
Preheat the broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Thread the spring onions and meatballs alternately onto four metal skewers. Season with pepper and brush with the olive oil. Place on prepared tray and cook under broiler for 10-15 mins turning occasionally, until cooked through.
Serve the skewers on flat breads with shredded lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes. Serve with lemon wedges and tzatziki.