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Delicious Baked Lamb Meatballs

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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 25-30m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3/4 pound ground ground lamb (or use all lamb - 1 lb)
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup scallions, fine chopped
  • 1 large shallot, grated
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 extra large egg (beaten)
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 bread slices (fresh bread, broken up I like whole wheat, but anything you have will work)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Meatball Mix ... Add the yogurt, 2 tablespoons milk, lemon zest, and egg to a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the bread and let it soak until it is soft. Just a couple of minutes. Use your hands, or a fork to break it up.

  • Step 2: In that same bowl - add the spices, herbs, shallot, garlic, scallions, feta; and, mix to combine. Make sure that everything is well combined. Finally, add the beef and lamb (all lamb, or a mix); and mix - using your hands until all the ingredients are combined - do not over mix. If the mix seems a bit dry, add the extra tablespoon of milk. I usually add 2 1/2 tablespoons on average. It really depends on the bread you add.

  • Step 3: Marinate or Rest ... Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hr, up to over night. Then, form your meatballs. Place the meatballs on a baking rack (if possible) - placed on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil for easy clean up. You can also place them right on the parchment paper or foil. I just prefer the baking rack if you can; as it allows the meatballs to cook evenly on all sides.

  • Step 4: Bake ... In a 325 degree oven, middle shelf, uncovered until golden brown. They will take about 25-30 minutes; and, half way through cooking - flip them over, if you are not using a baking rack. The cooking time is based on 1 1/4-1 1/2" meatballs. But, make them any size you like.

  • Step 5: Serve and ENJOY! ... Couscous, tossed with garlic, chick peas and herbs is a great side dish; as is tzatziki, which is a must to serve with these meatballs. Also great in a pita sandwich. They are moist and delicious!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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