Italian Lamb Meatballs

Lamb Meatballs infused with Italian herbs and spices are actually a fantastic way to use ground lamb and so flavorful.

These lamb meatballs can be served as an appetizer with cucumber saucem delcious shaped into patties with tomato sauce for a burger, or just as a meal served on top of rice.

If you were looking for a way to use up ground lamb, this is the perfect addition to your recipe collection.

The little meatballs are perfect for hosting a party and a wonderful finger food.

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Easy Steps for Making Lamb Meatballs

1. mix the lamb in a deep glass bowl with all the ingredients
2. shape into ballsfry,air fry or bake them
3. serve with cucumber sauce, tomato sauce or plain

Suggestions

• Serve as an appetizer making smaller balls with tzatziki sauce
• These are a great finger food for a party
• Air Fry them instead of fried at 350 degrees and oil spray the lamb balls(fry for around 12 to 14 minutes)
• Baked in the oven instead of frying at 400 degrees on a parchment lined cookies sheet
• Make patties for lamb burgers
• These are great as a lamb burger topped marinara sauce like a pizza lamb burger

Shopping List for Lamb Meatballs

1. ground lamb
2. egg
3. parsley,oregano, mint,rosemary
4. salt and pepper
5. minced garlic
6. granulated garlic powder
7. breadcrumbs
8. tomato paste
9. olive oil for frying

Serving Sides Dish Ideas with Lamb Meatballs

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce (cucumber sauce) with Fluffy Cooked White Rice

On a bed or Long Grain and Wild Rice

Serve simmered in fresh Marinara Sauce over cooked pasta of choice

Add mini lamb meatballs to a Charcuterie Board as an appetizer

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Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Italian Lamb Meatballs

These are meatballs made with ground lamb and Italian spices. A perfect little appetizer or we have suggestions for sides to make them a whole meal.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano,
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves of finely minced garlic,
• salt,
• a pinch of fresh chopped rosemary
• a pinch of allspice
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs
• 1 pound of ground lamb
• 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, black pepper, granulated garlic powder
• vegetable or olive oil to fry in

Instructions

1. Place the ground lamb in a deep large glass bowl.
2. Mix raw ground lamb meat with spices, egg, and bread crumbs.
3. add tomato paste and mix together well.
4. Shape into round balls with a wet hand (run your hands under water) .
5. Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet or deep fry pan around 1 inch deep.
6. Place the rolled lamb balls in the heated pan and fry until nicely browned.
7. Serve with mint jelly or even cucumber sauce.
8. Note: You can also put these in traditional pasta sauce in place of classic fried Italian meatballs

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