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Plated easy Mediterranean lamb meatballs with fresh cilantro and yogurt sauce.
Alyssa

Easy Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

Seasoned with garlic and cumin and cooked in olive oil, these 30-minute lamb meatballs are wonderfully flavorful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 314
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground lamb (85/15)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra-virgin, for frying)

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, Greek yogurt, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, ground cumin, and cilantro.
  2. Using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop, measure out even portions of the mixture onto a plate. Shape each portion into a round meatball.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet, cover, and cook until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove the meatballs from the skillet to a serving plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

These meatballs are great served with a side salad or in pita bread.