Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki

Name: Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup tzatziki; 1 cucumber, sliced; Warm pita bread; Fresh mint

Spiced lamb meatballs with cool tzatziki sauce make a flavorful Mediterranean diet dinner. Easy to prep and serve in under 30 minutes tonight.

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Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

20 min

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Servings

📊

Difficulty

easy

🥘 Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
2 tbsp olive oil

Serve

1 cup tzatziki
1 cucumber, sliced
Warm pita bread
Fresh mint

📝 Instructions

1
Mix lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form 16 meatballs.
2
Heat olive oil in a skillet. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 8 minutes.
3
Cover and cook 10 more minutes until cooked through.
4
Serve with tzatziki, cucumber, pita, and mint.