Lamb Meatballs
An easy everyday recipe for lamb meatballs. Seasoned with garlic and cumin and cooked in olive oil, they are wonderfully flavorful!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 256kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb (85/15)
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the oil.
- Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out even portions of the mixture into a plate. I usually end up with 16 meatballs.
- With wet hands for easier handling, shape each portion into a round meatball.
- Heat the olive oil in a very large (14-inch) lidded skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers and becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, turning frequently, until golden brown, 5 minutes. If oil becomes too hot, lower the heat to medium.
- Add ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the skillet. Cover with the lid and cook the meatballs until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165° F), 2-3 more minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet to a serving plate using a slotted spoon. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs plus ¼ of the sauce | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 342mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g