From our kitchen ยท Recipe
Greek Lamb Meatballs
Tender lamb meatballs seasoned with Greek herbs, served with tzatziki.
- Prep
- 20 mins
- Cook
- 25 mins
- Serves
- 4
These Greek lamb meatballs are infused with oregano, mint, garlic, and onion, giving them a fragrant Mediterranean flavour. They are pan-seared or baked until golden, then served with cool, creamy tzatziki and warm pita bread. Perfect as a starter, main dish, or part of a mezze platter, they bring authentic Greek taste to your table.
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 1 onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp oregano, chopped
- 1 egg
- ยฝ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- Tzatziki sauce, for serving
- Pita bread, optional
Method
- In a large bowl, combine lamb mince, onion, garlic, mint, oregano, egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat a pan with a little oil over medium heat, or preheat oven to 180ยฐC (350ยฐF).
- Cook meatballs in the pan until browned and cooked through, about 10โ12 minutes, or bake for 20โ25 minutes.
- Serve hot with tzatziki and pita bread.
