BAKED GREEK LAMB BALLS

BAKED GREEK LAMB BALLS SERVED WITH A TZATZIKI SAUCE (YOGHURT & CUCUMBER DIP)

Ingredients:

Lamb Meatballs:

700g/24.7oz Minced Lamb

1 Small Onion, finely chopped

3 Garlic Cloves, minced

4 Tbls Fresh Parsley, chopped

2 Tbls Fresh Mint, chopped

1 Tsp Dried Oregano

2 Tsp Ground Cumin

1 Tsp Ground Coriander

1/4 Teaspoon Chilli Flakes

1 Egg, beaten

1/4 Cup Breadcrumbs

Salt and Pepper

 

Tzatziki Sauce:

1 Cup Grated Cucumber without the seeds

1 1/2 Cups Plain Greek Yogurt

1 Tbls Chopped Fresh Mint

1 Tbls Chopped Fresh Dill

1 Tbls Lemon Juice

1 Medium Garlic, minced

2 Tbls Olive Oil

1/2 Tsp Sea Salt

 

Method:

Meatballs –

In a large bowl combine all ingredients together and form into balls.

Cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour to let the flavours marinate.

Place on a baking sheet and bake in oven 200C/400F for 20 minutes. Best served with Tzatziki Sauce.

 

Tzatziki Sauce –

With your hand squeeze the cucumber to remove as much liquid as possible and pat dry with kitchen roll tissues. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add the yogurt, oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, salt and mix well. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes then taste and add additional herbs, lemon juice to your liking if needed.