Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

Feta, garlic, capers, olives, lemon zest and cilantro give these lamb meatballs a Mediterranean twist. Perfect as a dinner, in a pita or as a game day snack.

Course Easy Appetizer Recipes, Main Dishes

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword appetizer, entree, feta, Food, greek, gyro, kalamata olives, lamb, meatballs, mediterranean

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup crumbled feta
8 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons non-pareil capers
1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg beaten
oil for frying
lemon zest
cilantro

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375.
In a bowl combine lamb, feta, garlic, capers, chopped olives, oregano, lemon juice, bread crumbs and egg. Use hands to mix well. Roll into approximately 20 meatballs.
Add just enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large oven proof skillet. Heat over medium high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches if necessary, just long enough to brown the outside, about 3 minutes each side. Return all meatballs to the skillet. Place skillet in preheated oven and cook until meatballs are cooked through, 20 - 25 minutes.
Remove meatballs from skillet. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle lemon zest and cilantro over the top. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!