Best Lamb Meatballs

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS

• 1 lb. ground lamb
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
• 2 tsp. freshly chopped oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

FOR THE GREEN GODDESS SAUCE

• 1 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 c. basil leaves
• 1/2 c. parsley leaves
• 1/4 c. freshly chopped chives
• 1/4 c. fresh oregano leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Form into 16 meatballs and place on prepared baking sheets.

2. Drizzle meatballs with oil and bake until golden and cooked through, 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, make sauce: In a food processor blend together yogurt, mayonnaise, basil, parsley, chives, oregano, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and adjust with any additional herbs to taste.

4. Serve meatballs warm with green goddess sauce for dipping.