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Juicy Lamb Meatballs
These tender, juicy lamb meatballs are so flavorful and make a great meal with tzatziki, hummus and warm pita bread. Bake the meatballs, then quickly pan fry them for a golden crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 slice bread (can use white, wheat or sourdough) crusts removed, torn into small pieces
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- zest of one lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
SERVE WITH:
- tzatziki
- hummus
- pita bread
- Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
- baba ganoush
Instructions
PREHEAT THE OVEN:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray and set aside.
- Transfer the bread to a food processor and pulse several times until you have breadcrumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl and add the milk. Lightly press on the crumbs so they are soaked with the milk. Set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat, then add 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Sweat the vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender and slightly translucent, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat to cool. Do not brown.
- In a large bowl, add the bread and milk mixture, egg, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper, lemon zest and dill. Mix well. Stir in the cooled onion mixture.
- Add the ground lamb and use your hands to combine the meat with the bread mixture.
- Use a large cookie scoop to portion out the lamb mixture and roll into balls. Transfer the lamb meatballs to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until set.
- Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add the remainder of the olive oil. Transfer the meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until they're browned, about 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange the meatballs on a platter and serve with your choice of tzatziki, hummus, pita bread or grilled or roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
565mg
(24%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
161IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 565mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.