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Lamb Meatballs

These lamb meatballs combine tender and juicy lamb with aromatic herbs and spices, guaranteeing a burst of flavor in every bite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 5
Calories: 642kcal
Author: Cari

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground lamb meat
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with your hands until well combined.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, measure out your meatball mixture to about 2-3 tablespoons balls. Place the meatballs in a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • In a large skillet place 2 tablespoons of olive oil and set the heat to medium.
  • Cook the meatballs in batches. Add half the meatballs in a single layer on your pan, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. 
  • Turn the meatballs to brown all over, cook for 8 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to plate, then cook the remaining meatballs. 
  • Serve Immediately and enjoy

Notes

​Variations and Substitutions for these greek meatballs

Don't like lamb meat? No worries, use instead some ground beef or make them turkey meatballs
Add some citrus and brightness by adding in some fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to the meat mixture. 
Don't have yellow onions? you can use red onion instead. 
Don't like cayenne pepper? SImply omit it. 
Don't have panko bread crumbs available? Use any unseasoned bread crumbs instead

Storage for these homemade meatballs

Store your cooked leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for upto 3 days. 
Place any uncooked meatballs in a freezer bad and place in the freezer for upto 1 month. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 642kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 551IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 5mg