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I don't know why I have never made lamb meatballs before. I have made meatballs with a mixture of pork, beef, and lamb, and they were really good. I had some ground lamb I was going to use for another recipe and decided to use it to make these meatballs. I am so glad that I did. These are so delicious and so very versatile! I used them to make a lamb meatball pizza last night, a lamb meatballs and feta provolone sauce (pictured above) with eggs on top for breakfast, and tonight I will use them to make a quick and simple pasta dish. I think these would be good on a sandwich or in a wrap as well. This recipe comes together quick and easy. I will make these again sometime soon!
Cooks notes: I chose to lightly cook the onion and garlic before adding it to the meatball mixture to mellow out any harshness. Some people put an egg in a meatball mixture as a binder, but I chose not to do that and they held together nicely. These can be baked in the oven or cooked on the stovetop.
Total prep and cook time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
2 TBSP olive oil (to saute the onions and garlic)
1 small onion, diced
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (I used Panko)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Step 1
In a medium size mixing bowl, add the lamb meat, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings. Heat the oil in a small skillet on medium low heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent, stirring frequently. Turn off the heat. When the onion and garlic are cooled, add them to the mixing bowl with the lamb and other ingredients. Mix thoroughly.
Step 2:
Put parchment paper on a baking sheet if cooking in the oven and preheat oven to 350F. Loosely roll your mini meatballs and line them up on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the tray from the oven and flip the meatballs over. Bake for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the oven. Place in an airtight container to store in the refrigerator or use in a recipe immediately. Enjoy!
Here's a photo of my lamb meatball pizza before I added the cheese:
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Looks fantastic!