Description
Delicious and bite-sized Greek meatballs made with ground lamb, fresh herbs, and spices, served with a creamy and refreshing tzatziki sauce. Perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for tzatziki)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (for tzatziki)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for tzatziki)
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, mint, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs (about 24 meatballs).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- To make tzatziki: Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve the warm meatballs with a bowl of tzatziki and toothpicks for dipping.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken. Let the tzatziki chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek