Greek Lamb Meatballs
Prepare Greek lamb meatballs using ground lamb, herbs, and spices, then bake and serve with a yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Lamb | 800 | Grams |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Garlic | 3 | Clove |
| Parsley | 0.5 | Bunch |
| Mint | 0.5 | Bunch |
| Feta Cheese | 100 | Grams |
| Breadcrumbs | 100 | Grams |
| Egg | 1 | Count |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Cumin | 1 | Tsp |
| Oregano | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Yogurt | 250 | Grams |
| Lemon | 1 | Count |
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve the meatballs with yogurt and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Prep
- Thaw ground lamb if frozen
Kitchen equipment
Parchment PaperBaking Sheet