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Lamb Meatballs
These spiced lamb meatballs are the perfect recipe to switch up weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're divine served with tzatziki sauce and pita.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Leah Perez📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●baking sheet
- ●oven
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
Nonstick cooking spray
2
In a large bowl, use a fork to combine the breadcrumbs, Greek yogurt, and egg to form a paste. Allow the breadcrumb mixture to sit for ⏱️ 5 minutes.
large egg1
3
Stir in the onion, cilantro, garlic, salt, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne. Use your hands to gently work the lamb into the onion mixture.
garlic, grated2 cloves
4
Using a 1 ½-tablespoon scoop, portion the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. (It should make 20 to 24 meatballs.) Roll them into even rounds.
5
Bake until deeply browned, 15 to ⏱️ 18 minutes. (An instant-read thermometer should read at least 160°F.)
6
Serve the meatballs hot with tzatziki, pita bread, lettuce, and tomato, if you like.
Tzatziki, for servingPita bread, for servingShredded lettuce, for servingSliced tomato, for serving
Nutrition Facts
calories
446 Calories
fat Content
31 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
3 g
sodium Content
550 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
130 mg
carbohydrate Content
14 g
saturated Fat Content
12 g
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