Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Last Updated on March 6, 2024
These Mediterranean inspired lamb meatballs are juicy and tender. Full of fresh flavors with mint, parsley and lemon zest, it pairs perfectly with a side of tangy tzatziki.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mediterranean
14
ingredients
7
steps
20
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1/2 cup(s)
Greek yogurt
1/4 cup(s)
panko
1 tbsp
water
1 lb
ground lamb
2 tbsp
minced fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 tbsp
minced fresh mint
1
large egg yolk
3/4 tsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
ground coriander
1/2 tsp
lemon zest
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp
avocado or olive oil
1/3 cup(s)
chicken broth or water
tzatziki, to serve
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Directions 7 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

In a bowl, add the yogurt, panko and water. Mix until well combined.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: In a bowl, add the yogurt, panko and water.
Step 3

Add the ground lamb, fresh parsley, fresh mint, egg yolk, ground cumin, ground coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Mix until combined.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: Add the ground lamb, fresh parsley, fresh mint, egg yolk, ground cumin, ground coriander, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Step 4

Form the mixture into 1½ inch meatballs.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: Form the mixture into 1½ inch meatballs.
Step 5

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the meatballs from burning.

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and heat until shimmering.
Step 6

Add the chicken broth or water to the skillet and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook until the meatballs are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. 

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: Add the chicken broth or water to the skillet and cover the skillet with a lid.
Step 7

Garnish the meatballs with fresh parsley and serve alongside tzatziki. Enjoy!

Lamb Meatballs Recipe: Garnish the meatballs with fresh parsley and serve alongside tzatziki.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
449
FAT
36.8 g
PROTEIN
23.2 g
CARBS
5.6 g
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Chrystal G.

Chrystal

29 Dec 2023

These are fantastic! Thanks for the recipe.

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

05 Jul 2023

A very flavorful recipe of Lamb Meatballs. Quick and easy to make.

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