Spiced Lamb Meatballs (Printable)
Warm lamb meatballs flavored with aromatic spices and paired with a fresh yogurt sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1.1 lb ground lamb
02 - 1 small onion, finely grated
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp ground coriander
08 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
09 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
10 - ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
11 - 1 tsp salt
12 - ½ tsp black pepper
13 - 1 large egg
14 - ¼ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
15 - 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
→ Yogurt Sauce
16 - 7 oz plain Greek yogurt
17 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
18 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
19 - ½ tsp ground cumin
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
02 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into walnut-sized balls, forming about 20 meatballs.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in batches, turning regularly to brown all sides for 6 to 8 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped mint, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready to serve.
05 - Serve the warm meatballs accompanied by the chilled yogurt sauce.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They are tender and packed with aromatic spices that feel like a warm hug in every bite
- The cooling yogurt sauce balances the spices perfectly, turning this into a memorable dish every time
02 -
- Do not overmix the meat mixture or your meatballs will turn out dense and firm, you want tender bites
- The yogurt sauce isn’t just a side—it mellows the spices and makes each bite sing in perfect harmony
03 -
- Let the meat mixture rest for 15 minutes before forming meatballs to allow flavors to meld
- Use a cast iron skillet for browning to get that unbeatable crust on each meatball