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Pastured Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Tender, herby pastured lamb meatballs with warm spices, served with a cool lemon-garlic yogurt.

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Serves
4
Pastured Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Queen City Farm pastured ground lamb
  • 1/2 small onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400F. Mix the lamb, onion, half the garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, cumin, salt, and pepper until just combined.

  2. 2

    Roll into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a lined sheet pan.

  3. 3

    Bake for 16-18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.

  4. 4

    Stir the yogurt with the lemon juice and remaining garlic; season with salt.

  5. 5

    Serve the meatballs with the yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

Farm tip: Mix the lamb just until combined — overworking makes meatballs dense.

Serving suggestion: Serve in warm pita with tomatoes and cucumber, or over rice.

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