Description
This Greek Lamb Meatballs recipe is full of flavor, easy to make, and super customizable for a family-friendly weeknight dinner. Serve the meatballs with a scoop of homemade tzatziki sauce, fresh veggies, and warm pita bread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 small shallot, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking the meatballs
For Serving
- tzatziki sauce
- cubed feta
- fresh dill and mint
- pita bread
- cucumber
- tomato
- red onion
Instructions
- Add the meatball ingredients to a small mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until well combined. Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the lamb mixture and use your hands to form it into meatballs.
- When the meatballs are formed, heat a large skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of oil. Next add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for roughly 4-5 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
- Serve the meatballs with tzatziki sauce, feta, fresh herbs, cucumber, tomato, and red onion.
