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Flavorful Lamb Meatballs with Feta and Mint

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Juicy and tender lamb meatballs infused with fresh mint and creamy feta, perfect for a quick and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground lamb (80/20 preferred)
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (about 75 grams)
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ small onion, finely grated or minced
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko, gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • Salt to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Optional: Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: mince garlic, finely chop mint and parsley, grate onion and lemon zest.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, crumbled feta, chopped mint, minced garlic, grated onion, and parsley if using. Add lemon zest if available.
  3. Season with ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Add breadcrumbs and egg. Gently mix with hands until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  4. Form mixture into 1 ½-inch (about 3.5 cm) meatballs, roughly golf ball size.
  5. Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs without crowding the pan and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes, turning gently.
  6. Optional: Transfer browned meatballs to a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 7-10 minutes to ensure cooked through, or cook longer on stovetop over low heat with a lid.
  7. Let meatballs rest a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat to keep meatballs tender. Use fresh mint generously for brightness. Test one meatball first to adjust seasoning. Rest meatballs after cooking to keep them juicy. Baking is a good alternative to frying for less oil.

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Keywords: lamb meatballs, feta, mint, quick dinner, Mediterranean recipe, easy meatballs, weeknight meal

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