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Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs

March 1, 2018 by Samantha 13 Comments

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for a family meal! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper or serve with dip at your next get together for a delicious appetizer.

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinnerI have been a long time fan of serving lamb to my kids. And likewise, they love lamb in return. These Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs didn’t disappoint mom or kids at dinner time.

I stuffed these mini meatballs with lots of bold and delicious flavours like dill and oregano (also favourites of my kids), as well as hits of lemon for that bright flavour.

Mini Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner

Mini size is always a good idea for smaller kids. All my girls are preschool age so I went with mini meatballs to make them easier to eat and enjoy (it’s rough when you’re tiny and want to try to do everything on your own, but mom keeps serving you huge pieces that you can’t through by yourself).

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinnerBack to my lamb love though. Lamb has great flavour which often lends itself to being extra tasty for kids. It’s slightly fattier than other proteins (which means it’s usually juicier), and takes on flavours like lemon, garlic, and oregano like crazy (all those flavours are huge hit with kids).

Lamb is also usually way more tender than other red meat, making it a better choice when toddlers have sensitive gums during that dreaded teething stage.

Now the big one. Lamb is SUPER easy to cook. A lot of people get scared of cooking lamb, but I implore you to give it a try. With any food, start early and feed often. We have lamb a couple of times per month just to switch things up and keep meals interesting.

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner

I served these mini meatballs with a savoury lemon yogurt (recipe below in card), a quick cucumber salad, and naan bread that I picked up at a local naan bakery.

We all adored this dish as is, but rice is a great option in lieu of bread, or make the meatballs to serve as an appetizer with the yogurt as a dip. There’s a lot of potential with this dish.

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner

Other lamb-tastic dishes to get dinner going:

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  • Iraqi Eggs with Lamb and Tomatoes: a really quick and delicious one pot with lamb, tomatoes, and curry. It’s SO good and quick!
  • Easy Lamb Chops (oven recipe): has great tips for buying lamb and what to use to cook it.
  • Grilled Lamb Lollipops: ’cause they’re bound to be a great time to munch on with your kids!

Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner

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Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner
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Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
22 mins
 

Mini Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper or serve with a dip for a standout appetizer. 

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 28 mini meatballs
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Mini Herby Lamb Meatballs:
  • 1 lbs ground lamb
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped (this is approximately 1/3 cup)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice (use any remaining juice from a lemon in yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or mint
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or parsley
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Lemon Yogurt:
  • 1 cup thick plain Greek yogurt
  • 2-4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line a large baking sheet with non-stick paper or foil (for easy clean up).

  2. Place all ingredients for meatballs in a large bowl and mix (with hands is easiest) until all ingredients are well combined. Alternatively, all ingredients can be pulsed together in a food processor. 

  3. Using a tablespoon measuring spoon, roll one tablespoon of lamb mixture into small balls and place on a baking tray about 1" apart. (Should make 28-32 mini meatballs). 

  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes (the internal temperature should reach 160° F for medium done ground lamb). 

  5. Serve with a savoury yogurt, cucumber*, and toasted pine nuts if desired. 

Recipe Notes

* I sliced cucumber lengthwise on my mandolin slicer (this has been with me for a very long time and I love it!), and tossed in some lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil (my kids dig it this way). 

Enjoy! xo

Mini Lamb Meatballs are a quick and easy way to bake juicy and tasty meatballs for dinner! Serve with yogurt and cucumber salad for a refreshing supper! #meatballs #lambs #dinner #weekdaydinner

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. AvatarSandi says

    March 1, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    These lamb meatballs look delicious. I love how you plated it with the ribboned cucumber :-)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 2, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Thank you! The entire plate is a quick and easy meal.
      Reply
  2. AvatarMarisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    March 2, 2018 at 4:47 am

    We do love our lamb and we enjoy Greek and Mediterranean dishes. Your meatballs would be great as appetizers -- I know that sauce wouldn't last long. We make our own flatbread so this recipe is ideal.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      March 2, 2018 at 9:29 am

      These mini meatballs would be delish o flatbread! Great idea!
      Reply
  3. AvatarRafael Barron says

    August 19, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    Looks wonderful. I can almost smell it. Thank you.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 23, 2019 at 2:17 pm

      Pleasure! So glad you like it.
      Reply
  4. AvatarAudrey Burgio says

    September 15, 2019 at 8:28 am

    I used dill and parsley. They turned out AMAZING! I will definitely be making again. Thanks!
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      September 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Love the herbs you choose! Sounds delicious :)
      Reply
  5. AvatarAnjana says

    September 24, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    Do these freeze well ?
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      September 25, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      Yes, they do freeze well. I'd freeze for no longer than 3-4 months.
      Reply
  6. AvatarMiss Chris says

    August 26, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Stellar balls! I added and omitted a few things- but as a newcomer to eating lamb. The only reason I decided on lamb was because I was trying to please my foreign fiance. After botching a lamb shoulder roast, I was pretty nervous. I was planning on adding tomato sauce, but the end result inspired me to plate them on a bed of microgreens, romano cheese, with lemon juice... with strawberries for dessert and blueberry/lavender tea. I used pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs, and a good dose of: mint, parsley, basil, marjoram, and thyme. Thanks for helping me overcome my aversion of lamb! Two emphatic thumbs up! My fiance will be so impressed:)
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    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 30, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      Sounds like some tasty adjustments. Glad you you're over the hump :)
      Reply

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