Lamb Meatballs And Orzo Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs And Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 lb ground lamb; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; pepper; 1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, if using canned); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 1 cup orzo pasta

Servings: persons

1 large egg
1 lb ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, if using canned)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 cup orzo pasta

1
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
2
Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4
Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
5
Bake in a 400u00b0 oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
6
Take out of oven and set aside.
7
Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
8
Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
9
Boil for 1 minute.
10
Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
11
Place meatballs on top.
12
Decrease oven temp to 350u00b0 and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
13
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

829

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 1 lb ground lamb, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs And Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Meatballs And Orzo

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