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Lamb Meatballs on a plate with hummus and herbs.
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Lamb Meatballs (Quick & Easy)

These juicy, easy lamb meatballs are easy, quick, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor. They're the ultimate weeknight heroes and a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Course Meats
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Lamb Meatballs, Lamb Meatballs Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 446kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground lamb 85/15
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 yellow onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. While it's preheating, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
    All the Lamb Meatballs in ingredients in a bowl.
  • Shape the meat mixture into small balls, about 1 tbsp in size. Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving ample space between each one.
    Shaped Lamb Meatballs on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs for about 15-20 minutes or until the outside is nicely golden and fully cooked on the inside (160°F). Enjoy!
    Baked Lamb Meatballs on a baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 879mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 467IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg