Description
These flavorful lamb meatballs are a Mediterranean delight, seasoned with aromatic spices and herbs. Perfect for a simple and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Cook the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cook for 8–10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with tzatziki, over rice, or in a pita.
Notes
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 20 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Substitute ground beef or a lamb/beef mix if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
