Baked Lamb Meatballs

Name: Baked Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: ['4', '21 meatballs']
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 2 slices bread, torn into small pieces; 0.25 cup yogurt; 0.25 cup raisins; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

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⏱ 35 mins 🍽 ['4', '21 meatballs'] 🏷 Main course

These baked lamb meatballs are a delicious and straightforward dinner option. Ground lamb is combined with bread, yogurt, raisins, fresh cilantro, garlic and dried herbs for a flavourful mix. The ingredients are shaped into small balls and baked until perfectly cooked. The result is tender, juicy meatballs with a wonderful blend of sweet and savoury notes, all prepared with minimal effort. This recipe yields about 21 meatballs, ideal for serving four people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
2 slices bread, torn into small pieces
0.25 cup yogurt
0.25 cup raisins
0.25 cup fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon dried basil
0.125 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

Set your oven to heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Combine the ground lamb, torn bread pieces, yogurt, raisins, cilantro, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and arrange them on a prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the heated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, until the meatballs are browned externally and just slightly pink inside.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories298 kcal

Fat16 g

Sugars8 g

Protein22 g

Sodium235 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMain course

AuthorSpiderwoman77