Description
These Greek Lamb Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and infused with Mediterranean herbs and spices. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, or a Greek salad.
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes for a healthier option.
- Make ahead and freeze for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg