Lamb Meatballs

Easy Lamb Meatballs

Seasoned with garlic and cumin and cooked in olive oil, these lamb meatballs are wonderfully flavorful.

Ingredients:
▢ 1 pound ground lamb
▢ 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
▢ 1 tablespoon fresh garlic - minced
▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt - or ½ teaspoon of any other salt
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
▢ ½ cup cilantro - chopped
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil - extra-virgin

Instructions:
In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, Greek yogurt, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, ground cumin, and cilantro.

Using a 1.5-tablespoon scoop, measure out even portions of the mixture onto a plate. I usually end up with 16 meatballs. With wet hands for easier handling, shape each portion into a round meatball.

Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) lidded skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant, for about 2 minutes.

Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook them, turning frequently, until golden brown, for about 5 minutes. If the oil becomes too hot, lower the heat to medium.

Add ¼ cup of water to the bottom of the skillet. Cover with the lid and cook the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 2-3 more minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs from the skillet to a serving plate.

Serve immediately.

Enjoy!