Roasted Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Flavorful lamb meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices, roasted until golden brown, and served with a cooling tzatziki sauce. Perfect as a snack or appetizer.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

475

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.29

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Lamb

Cooking Style:

Roasting

Ingredients

Servings

1lbGround Lamb(Lean ground lamb recommended)

£5.50

0.5Onion(Finely chopped)

£0.30

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

2tbspFresh Mint(Chopped)

£0.40

1tbspFresh Oregano(Chopped)

£0.30

1tspGround Cumin

£0.05

0.5tspGround Coriander

£0.03

1tspSalt

£0.01

0.5tspBlack Pepper

£0.05

1tbspOlive Oil(For drizzling)

£0.15

1cupPlain Greek Yogurt(Full fat or low fat)

£1.20

0.5Cucumber(Grated and squeezed dry)

£0.40

1cloveGarlic(Minced for tzatziki)

£0.15

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1tbspFresh Dill(Chopped for tzatziki)

£0.35

Total Cost

£9.14

£2.29 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh mint, fresh oregano, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined, being careful not to overmix.
3
Roll the lamb mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil.
5
Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6
While the meatballs are roasting, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a medium bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped dill. Mix well.
7
Serve the roasted lamb meatballs warm with the tzatziki sauce for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (225g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

10g

4% of RDA

Fat

30g

43% of RDA

Protein

40g

80% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To prevent the meatballs from sticking to your hands, lightly dampen them with water before rolling.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Serve with pita bread for a complete snack or appetizer.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Sheet

Large Bowl

Grater

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

To prevent the meatballs from sticking to your hands, lightly dampen them with water before rolling.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.

Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

The tzatziki sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Serve with pita bread for a complete snack or appetizer.

Roasted Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

The Method