LAMB MEATBALLS WITH FETA, LEMON AND MINT RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by garciamoss
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except oil. I like to do this with a fork. Using wet hands, form mixture into small (1 1/2 to 2-inch diameter) meatballs; I have taken to using a large (just shy of 3 tablespoon) cookie scoop for easy sizing. Brown meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat it through. Evenly space meatballs in pan and very carefully turn and roll them so that all sides become brown. Don't worry if they don't remain perfectly round; mine never do. Don't worry if some pieces become stuck to the pan; they will deliciously infuse the sauce in a minute. Drain meatballs on a paper towel-lined plate. [If you prefer not to fry your meatballs before cooking them in the sauce, you can cook them right in the sauce -- it will take about 10 minutes longer.] Make sauce and finish cooking meatballs: Pour out all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet and return to medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add wine or vermouth and scrape up any bits stuck to the pan. Cook until the liquid almost disappears. Add tomatoes, oregano, lemon zest, salt, pepper flakes, olives (if you're using them now), mint and parsley. Bring mixture to a simmer and return meatballs to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook at the lowest simmer for 20 to 24 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Squeeze lemon juice over meatballs and sauce. Serve: Sprinkled with additional olives, feta and herbs. We had this with orzo and a Greek salad.
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stephen gervais
[email protected]These meatballs are a great appetizer or main course. I highly recommend them.
Elizabeth Vardaman
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lamb, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked them.
Jaelen Gay
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to change up your usual meatball recipe.
Okafor God's will
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, so I used basil instead. The meatballs were still delicious.
Elhanan Mwenda
[email protected]These meatballs are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Whitneyleal
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my Greek-American friend and she said they were the best she'd ever had.
Hunyone Dem
[email protected]I used a combination of ground lamb and ground beef for these meatballs. They turned out great!
Torsu TV
[email protected]I'm not a fan of feta cheese, so I omitted it from the recipe. The meatballs were still delicious.
Rana Mudassar ali
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to get your kids to eat lamb. My kids love them!
Krista King
[email protected]I love the zesty flavor of the lemon in these meatballs. It really makes them stand out.
Sande Josephat
[email protected]These meatballs are perfect for a summer party. They're easy to make ahead of time and can be served at room temperature.
Doyle Delk
[email protected]I made these meatballs in the air fryer and they turned out crispy and delicious. I highly recommend cooking them this way.
Sushila Sharma
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover lamb. I always have some leftover after making a roast leg of lamb, and these meatballs are the perfect way to use it up.
Jessica Brown
[email protected]I love the fresh flavors in these meatballs. The mint really brightens up the dish.
Frans Eiseb
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used ground beef instead of lamb and they were still delicious.
Faizan Yaqoob
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The feta and lemon really helped to balance out the flavor of the lamb.
giselle macculloch
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I highly recommend this recipe.
Md Mosifut
[email protected]These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The combination of lamb, feta, lemon, and mint was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.