greek lamb meatballs

Tender, oven-baked lamb meatballs paired with a buttery and lemony orzo pasta and homemade tzatziki sauce for a complete meal idea anytime.

Australian Lamb Meatballs with Buttery Lemon Orzo &amp; Tzatziki Sauce

Australian Ground Lamb

Parmesan Cheese

Garlic,

Large Organic Egg

Oregano

Salt

Black Pepper

Onion Powder

Red Pepper Flakes

Garlic Powder

Orzo Pasta

Chicken Stock

Lemon

Butter

Fresh Parsley, chopped

Greek Yogurt

Cucumber

Fresh Dill

tbsp. Fresh Parsley

Ground Cinnamon

Break down the Australian ground lamb into pieces and place it into a large bowl.

Add all meatball ingredients into the same bowl and mix together well with hands.

Form into palm-sized meatballs before placing them into a baking sheet (paid link).

Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, then broil for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until browned.

For the Lamb Meatballs:

Add chicken stock to a cooking pot and bring to a boil. Cook the orzo pasta as instructed.

Heat cooking pan to medium heat and add butter and garlic. SEt to the side.

To the same pot as the orzo, add parsley, lemon zest, 1 tsp. of lemon juice, salt, and melted butter mixture. Mix together.

For the Buttery Lemon Orzo:

Peel the skin from the cucumber and chop it into small pieces. Drain the juices by squeezing in a paper towel. Place in a small bowl. Add fresh dill and remaining ingredients.

Whisk together until smooth. Service alongside lamb meatballs and orzo.

For the Tzatziki Sauce:

This was so delicious.  Big hit with my family.  The meatballs were so easy and tasty.  Nice trick doing them in the oven, too— no mess.  The buttery orzo is a perfect side.  This dish makes great lunch leftovers, too (though I had to fight to make sure we had any.  Everyone devoured this dish).  My kids packed up meatball and pitas for school lunches.

I’ve made these three times in less than a month. They are so easy and so delicious. Thanks for the great recipe!

Pan-fried juicy Greek lamb meatballs full of fresh herbs and spices, onion and garlic, and tons of flavor. Eat them as is or serve alongside fresh tomato and cucumber salad, herby cauliflower rice, and homemade tzatziki to bring it all together. These greek bowls make a great balanced meal packed with protein and healthy fats and are great for fun weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Greek Lamb Meatballs

lamb

red onion (135 grams)

garlic,

fresh parsley, chopped

fresh mint leaves, chopped ((8-10 large leaves))

oregano

olive oil

salt and pepper,

tapioca flour, for rolling

oil needed)

cucumber, deseeded and chopped ((215 grams))

cherry tomatoes, halved ((210 grams))

kalamata olives, halved ((70 grams))

onion ((45 grams))

red wine vinegar

lemon juice

tzatziki sauce

batches green goddess cauliflower rice

chopped romaine

lemon wedges

Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, mix all meatballs ingredients today (except tapioca flour and oil for frying). Cover mixture and place in the fridge for at least an hour to let flavors marinate. If you don’t have time, you can skip this step, but it really helps give the meatballs so much flavor. You can also marinate for more than an hour if you like.

Make additional sides if desired. While the meatballs marinate, make the greek salad. Combine all ingredients into a medium bowl and stir to combine. If making tzatziki and cauliflower rice, make those as well.

Form meatballs. After they marinate, use a tablespoon as a scoop to form into meatballs. Add flour into a small bowl and roll each meatball in the flour, making sure it is coated, but shaking off the excess.

Cook meatballs. Heat a well-seasoned cast iron over medium heat. Add oil if needed. Cook meatballs for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. I had to cook mine in 2 batches.

Enjoy! Serve with greek salad, rice, and homemade tzatziki!

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Pan-fried juicy Greek lamb meatballs full of fresh herbs and spices, onion and garlic, and tons of flavor. Eat them as is or serve them alongside fresh tomato and cucumber salad, herby cauliflower rice, and homemade tzatziki to bring it all together. These greek bowls make a great balanced meal packed with protein and healthy fats and are great for fun weeknight dinner or meal prep.

These Greek lamb meatballs with feta are juicy, tender and packed with awesome Mediterranean flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes. Oven, pan and air fryer method included!

1.1 lb ground lamb (80% lean 20% fat 500 grams)

feta cheese crumbled (80 grams)

garlic (small, diced finely)

mint (chopped)

parsley (chopped)

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander seed

sea salt (use less

¼ tsp ground black pepper

olive oil (for spraying

Gently combine all ingredients by hand in a large mixing bowl until just combined. Don&#39;t over-work.

Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs (25-27 grams each). Use a measuring tablespoon or a small cookie scoop for equal portions. Form balls using oiled hands. Handle the mixture lightly and do not compact the meatballs so they stay fluffy rather than dense.

Preheat the oven to 210C / 410F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Put the meatballs on the tray and spray them with olive oil. Leave space in between each ball so the air can circulate and you’ll get tasty crisp edges.

Bake the meatballs for about 12-14 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should be 71C / 160F when tested with a meat thermometer. Option to turn on the grill / broiler for the last 2 minutes for a crispy, extra browned finish.

Oven Method

Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat.

Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the meatballs in a single layer. Pan-fry for 8-10 minutes until golden brown on all sides, turning them a few times to cook evenly all over. Don’t crowd the pan and work in batches if necessary.

Pan Fry Method

Preheat the air fryer to 200C / 400F.

Arrange the meatballs in the basket and spray with olive oil. Leave space in between each meatball so the air can circulate. You may need to air fry in 2 batches.

Air fry for 10-12 minutes or until crisp and browned at the edges. Give the basket a gentle shake halfway through to flip the meatballs for even browning. Air fryers differ and some can take longer to cook than others.

Air Fryer Method

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My Greek lamb meatballs are juicy, tender and packed with Mediterranean flavor. I make them with ground lamb, feta cheese, garlic, aromatic spices and fresh herbs. The recipe is so easy and the meatballs are ready in under 30 minutes. Oven, air fryer and pan fry methods included!

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