Greek Lamb Meatballs
A celebration of flavors, these Greek Lamb Meatballs blend ground lamb with Mediterranean spices, perfect for gatherings and quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a large bowl: ground lamb, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and egg.
- Form the meatballs by taking small portions of the mixture and rolling them into 1-inch balls.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the meatballs in batches, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded, for about 10-12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with tzatziki sauce and warm pita bread.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavor. Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs and swapping ground lamb for beef, turkey, or chicken if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://doughgirlbylea.com/greek-lamb-meatballs-lamb-meatballs/