Best 3 Grilled Lamb Meatballs Recipes

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together everything but the oil with your hands. Form the mixture into ovals about the size and thickness of small hamburger patties.
• 2. Put the meat on skewers (as shown) and brush it with the oil. Grill or broil the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
• 3. Serve with the dipping sauce (see above), if desired.

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
• Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Grate the onion into a medium bowl. Remove the crust, then tear the bread into small pieces and place them in a separate small bowl. Add some water to cover. After a minute or so, squeeze the bread dry and add it to the bowl with the grated onion.
• Add the ground lamb to the bread and onion mixture and the rest of the ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for an hour (this step will help the mixture hold together).
• Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and divide the mixture into 8 balls. Shape the balls into oval patties and slightly flatten them. Place them on a platter. Brush both sides with some olive oil.
• If you are using a griddle, make sure you oil it well once hot. If you are using an outdoor grill, cook the patties uncovered and directly over medium-high heat until they are cooked through-about 4 to 5 minutes per side--turning once with a spatula.
• Peel the cucumber, seed it and grate it. Place it in a colander, sprinkle with some salt and let it sit for half an hour. Squeeze the water out by pressing it between the palms of your hands. Place the grated cucumber in a medium bowl.
• Mince the garlic cloves and the dill and add it to the bowl.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, season with salt, mix well and refrigerate overnight or for at least a couple of hours.
• Before serving, mix again, drizzle with some extra olive oil and serve with toasted Greek pita bread, cut into triangles.