Description
Juicy, herb-infused mini meatballs made with lamb and beef, served with a cool, creamy tzatziki sauce for dipping—perfect as an appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground lamb
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine lamb, beef, red onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, placing them on a baking sheet. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook meatballs in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- For the tzatziki, stir together Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve meatballs warm with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Greek