Description
Delicious Greek-Inspired Meatballs made with ground lamb or beef, flavored with fresh herbs and traditional Mediterranean spices. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, these meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare on the stovetop or baked for a lighter option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb or beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, parsley, mint, oregano, cumin, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well but avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, ensuring they are even in size for consistent cooking.
- Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for frying the meatballs.
- Cook Meatballs: Add meatballs in batches, taking care not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Transfer cooked meatballs onto a paper towel–lined plate to absorb any extra oil.
- Serve: Serve warm with tzatziki sauce, pita bread, or a fresh Greek salad for an authentic Mediterranean experience.
Notes
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes as a lighter alternative to frying.
- Use ground turkey as a leaner option if preferred.
- Make smaller meatballs and serve with toothpicks for party appetizers.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
