Easy Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

Name: Easy Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Lamb, ground; 2 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh garlic ( ), minced; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 0.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

Seasoned with garlic and cumin and cooked in olive oil, these 30-minute lamb meatballs are wonderfully flavorful.

Brooke1999

Prep20 min

Cook10 min

Total30 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Entrees

Ingredients

1 lbLamb, ground
2 tbspGreek yogurt
1 tbspfresh garlic ( ), minced
1 tspDiamond Crystal kosher salt
0.5 tspGround Black Pepper
1 tspOnion Powder
1 tspGround Cumin
0.5 cupCilantro, chopped
2 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

Instructions

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. I usually end up with 16 meatballs. With wet hands for easier handling, shape each portion into a round meatball.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) lidded skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
4
Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook them, turning frequently, until golden brown, for about 5 minutes. If the oil becomes too hot, lower the heat to medium.
5
Add 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the skillet. Pour it in slowly and stand back a bit to avoid any splatter. Cover with the lid and cook the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 2-3 more minutes.
6
Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs from the skillet to a serving plate. Serve immediately.