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    Published: Jul 5, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Lamb Meatballs

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    Juicy lamb meatballs bursting with flavor. You'll love these Greek-inspired meatballs for any meal. Perfect for pizza, salads, wraps, or eating on their own. 

    lamb meatballs on a white ceramic plate

    I have a love affair with lamb. A few years ago, I cut out quite a bit of meat from my diet, but lamb was one that I kept. Unfortunately, it isn't as popular where I live, but I am starting to see it more often in the grocery stores which makes me incredibly happy. 

    Most of the time, I like my lamb with heavy Mediterranean inspiration, like my lamb gyros. Lamb is a big part of that diet, so they really know how to make the flavor of the meat truly shine. So, it's no wonder that these lamb meatballs have the same flavor profile. 

    lamb meatballs prep with spices and herbs

    The lamb meatballs actually come from the cookbook, Genuine Pizza as a side salad, or as a topping for pizza. I am in love with the cookbook, a lot of the combinations are really delicious, and the book is clearly more than just pizza. It's about the meal as a whole, including starters, sides, drinks, and desserts. This is perfect if you want to turn pizza night into something more special. 

    lamb meatballs in salad

    Lamb Meatballs F.A.Q.

    1. Lamb meatballs can be frozen. Simply allow the meatballs to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container before placing in the freezer. You can freeze them for up to a month in a standard freezer, and up to six months in a deep freezer. 
    2. These lamb meatballs are cooked in the oven. It helps to retain their rounder shape and ensures they are all uniformly cooked through. You can fry them, or even cook them in your sauce, just know that you must check on cooking times, as they will differ. 
    3. It is okay if your lamb meatballs have a slight pink tone in the centers as long as the meat is not completely uncooked. 
    4. These meatballs are gluten-free as we do not add anything beyond the herbs and spices in the meat. 

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    lamb meatballs in salad close up

    Lamb Meatballs

    Amanda Powell
    Juicy lamb meatballs busting with flavor.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 26 mins
    Course dinner
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 12 meatballs
    Calories 109 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
    • 1 lbs ground lamb

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Mix together all the ingredients until they are well-combined.
    • Make meatballs that are approximately 2 tablespoons big and place in rows on your baking sheet.
    • Bake for 15 - 18 minutes, or until baked through, but still juicy.
    • Enjoy immediately on their own or as a part of a meal. Good hot or cold.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1meatballCalories: 109kcalProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 296mg
    Keyword greek, lamb, meatballs
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    Baker, photographer, and sometimes world traveler behind A Cookie Named Desire. Obsessed with helping people live life sweetly with delicious food to share with the special people in your life and creating lasting memories.

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    1. Bret says

      March 12, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      I was looking for a baked meatball recipe just like this! Great flavor yet not overpowering so you can still taste the lamb and not filled with "fillers" like breadcrumbs. I tend to switch out the cilantro for Italian parsley, but otherwise, this is a recipe I'll keep. Thanks!

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