These authentic Greek style lamb meatballs are versatile and flavorful. They can be tossed into Greek salads, served on top of pasta salads, stuffed into pita pockets, or served with toothpicks and Tzatziki for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
One of my favorite recipes I’ve ever posted on my site is the recipe I’ve used for years to make Greek style burgers. They are made with ground lamb and are bursting with authentic Greek flavor. I’ve been making them for years, but recently have been switching their presentation, from burgers meatballs. Why?
Because these authentic Greek style lamb meatballs are not only delicious, they are versatile and great fit in all kinds of dishes. They can be served over greens for a flavorful and filling Greek salad.
They can be served on their own, with toothpicks for serving and Tzatziki for dipping. We like to serve these with my famous lettuce-less Greek salad, but it can also be mixed in with my favorite zesty Greek pasta salad for a hearty and crowd-pleasing meal.
If you’ve never tried them before, then you need to stop whatever you’re doing right now and immediately make this recipe for authentic Greek style lamb meatballs. They are made entirely from scratch with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a delicious combination of flavorful herbs and spices. I know some people are intimidated by lamb, but it’s pretty widely available now, and as long as you are mindful not to overwork it with your hands, the result is more tender and flavorful than beef by a long shot (in my humble opinion).
I’m so excited to share these with you and can’t wait to hear what you think!
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Authentic Greek Style Lamb Meatballs
Description
These authentic Greek style lamb meatballs are versatile and flavorful. They can be tossed into Greek salads, served on top of pasta salads, stuffed into pita pockets, or served with toothpicks and Tzatziki for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground lamb
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until well-combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form into round meatballs, roughly 1.5 inches wide. This will make 10-12 meatballs.
- Place onto a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through on the inside.
- Serve on pita bread with cucumbers slices, tomato and tzatziki.
Paige Cassandra Flamm says
These look amazing! Totally need to add them to the menu plan for next week!
Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com
Rebecca says
Made these for dinner last night and they are fantastic! Will likely make them again as burgers. Thanks for the recipe! I forgot how tasty lamb is compared to ground beef.
Brittany Dixon says
Thank you so much for the feedback; I’m so glad you love them as much as we do!
Noa says
We made the meatballs tonight for my in-laws and it was a hit! “Restaurant caliber” Thank you.
Stephanie Woods says
This was delicious! Next time I’m going to try a combination of land and turkey. Thank you!
Brittany Dixon says
So glad you liked them! I just tried all turkey last week for the first time and they still turned out delicious!
Meghan says
I’ve never had lamb before but this recipe was so easy and full of flavor! I paired it with your cucumber and tomato Greek salad and some homemade tzatziki sauce. You’re recipes are always a hit 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Thank you so much for your review, Meghan! I’m so glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Samantha says
We bought some lamb from a local farmer and I knew immediately I should try one of your recipes with it. After you shared the link in your IG stories I cooked these up and they were a HIT! I’ll definitely need to double the recipe next time, because my girls devoured these. Thank you! ❤️
Brittany Dixon says
Thank you so much for the feedback, Samantha! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them! <3