Greek Meatballs

Greek Meatballs
Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave Mediterranean food. Try making Greek Meatballs at home. This recipe serves 20. One portion of this dish contains around 6g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 103 calories. It works well as a very affordable hor d'oeuvre. A mixture of extra virgin olive oil, garlic, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Greek Eggplant "Meatballs" with Greek Tomato Sauce, Greek Meatballs, and Greek Meatballs.

Instructions

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Heat a small pan over medium heat and add oil, minced garlic, chili pepper, and shallot, and cook for 1 minute, then let cool.
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Make meatball mixture: Meanwhile, crumble lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter the salt pork (or bacon), orange zest and mint over lamb, and season with pepper.
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Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over lamb. Gently mix until just combined
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Transfer to a plate or sheet pan.
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Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium high heat. Working in batches if necessary to prevent crowding, cook meatballs on all sides until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Serve warm with toothpicks or skewers with Greek yogurt.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings20
Health Score1
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