Lamb Meatball Traybake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
44 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
521 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lamb Meatball Traybake
Description
Lamb Meatball Traybake starts with lean ground lamb blended with lemon juice and zest, crushed garlic, chopped fresh mint, salt, pepper, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, shaped into evenly sized meatballs. These are browned in olive oil to develop a crust before combining with a mixture of potatoes cut into wedges, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes tossed with olive oil, lemon, garlic granules, dried oregano, and seasoning. The vegetables and meatballs are arranged on a baking tray and roasted together until the vegetables are tender and caramelized, and the meatballs are cooked through.
The lemon and mint in the meatballs brighten the rich lamb flavor, while the roasted vegetables provide varied textures from crisp edges to soft centers. The meatballs’ light browning prior to roasting helps seal in juices, yielding tender interiors. Sprinkling crumbled feta and chopped fresh mint on top before serving adds a creamy, herbal note, balanced by cool tzatziki and soft warm pita bread, making this a complete and satisfying meal.
This traybake suits dinner served family-style and can be adapted with alternative meats or spices. The recipe encourages using leftover vegetables and offers a Mexican spice variation. Adding a drizzle of chili sauce before serving adds a touch of heat for those who prefer it. The dish provides practical convenience by roasting meatballs and vegetables together.
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 500 g ground lamb lean
- 0.5 lemon (juice and zest only)
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 10 g mint chopped, fresh
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 egg whisked
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the vegetables:
- 250 g Charlotte potatoes cut in to wedges
- 2 bell pepper cut in to chunks
- 1 red onion cut in to chunks
- 1 zucchini sliced, aka courgette
- 10 cherry tomato
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tablespoon garlic granules
- 2 tablespoon oregano dried
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
For serving:
- 80 g feta cheese crumbled
- 45 g mint finely chopped, fresh
- tzatziki
- pita bread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Put 500 g Lean lamb mince, juice of 0.5 Lemon, 2 Garlic clove, 10 g Fresh mint, 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper, 1 Egg and 50 g Breadcrumbs into a bowl and mix well with your hands.
- Roll in to 16 meatballs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs for 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate large bowl, add 250 g Charlotte potatoes, 2 Bell peppers, 1 Red onion, 1 Courgette (zucchini), 10 Cherry tomatoes, 2 tablespoon Olive oil, 0.5 Lemon, 1 tablespoon Garlic granules, 2 tablespoon Dried oregano. and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and mix well.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into a large baking tray and then place the meatballs in any gaps.
- Put into the oven for 40 minutes, stirring the vegetables and turning the meatballs over half way through.
- Sprinkle 80 g Feta and 45 g Fresh mint on top before serving with Tzatziki and Pitta breads.
Notes
- Lamb can be substituted with beef or pork if preferred without substantially altering the dish.
- Adjust seasonings to create different flavor profiles, such as Mexican spices to change the taste.
- Use leftover or additional vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower to increase volume and add variety.
- A drizzle of chili sauce over the finished dish adds spicy heat complementing the lamb and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 76.7mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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