Lamb Meatballs
Serves: 4 (makes 12 balls)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
1 serves per portion
Recipe courtesy of of the Country Kitchens team
Ingredients:
Meatballs:
- 250g lamb mince
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon cumin, ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- Cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
To serve:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 small cos lettuce cups
- 200g natural Greek yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Method:
- COMBINE all meatball ingredients except the olive oil in a large bowl.
- FORM 12 meatballs with your hands.
- HEAT oil in pan over medium heat and cook the meatballs in batches. Fry until golden brown then remove and set aside. Repeat for all meatballs.
- FOLD together yoghurt and mint in a small bowl.
- PLACE a few cherry tomato halves in each lettuce cup, then the meatball, and top with the yoghurt mixture to serve.
What's Great About It:
Impress guests at your next dinner party with these meatballs that are assembled in a cos lettuce leaf and topped with a delicious yoghurt sauce. You can swap the lamb mince for beef if you prefer. This recipe would work well as a main meal as well, simply serve the meatballs with a side of salad and creamy mash!
