Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Tahini Dipping Sauce

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    605 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Tahini Dipping Sauce

This recipe for grilled lamb meatballs makes an easy and delicious weeknight dinner! They're gluten free and served with a tangy, rich tahini sauce for dipping. Pita optional!

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Ingredients

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For the Tahini Sauce

  • 1 clove garlic finely grated
  • Juice of 1 lemon about ¼ cup, or more to taste
  • cup Tahini
  • pinch of cumin
  • salt to taste
  • cold water as needed

For the meatballs

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest from about half a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ small red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • olive oil as needed

For Serving

  • fresh pita bread
  • diced tomatoes + cucumbers + sliced red onion sprinkled with salt + drizzled with olive oil
  • feta cheese
  • fresh dill
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Instructions

Make the Tahini Sauce

Make the Meatballs

Notes

  • Leftover tahini sauce can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Don't overmix the meat mixture. Overmixing can cause the meatballs to be tough.
  • The internal temperature for lamb should be 145 degrees F. This will give the best medium well doneness. 
  • The recipe makes about 13 small meatballs, which is enough to serve two people dinner plus leftovers, or 4-6 as an appetizer.
  • If you prefer burgers, you can use this recipe to make delicious lamb burgers.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using so they don't catch on fire on the grill. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 605kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 50g (77%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 877mg (37%) Potassium 538mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 358IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 93mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 605 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 605kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 50g 77%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 877mg 37%
Potassium 538mg 11%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 358IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 93mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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