Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce Recipe

Name: Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 2 extra-large eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 cup chopped dill; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic; Salt; One 8-ounce container Greek yogurt or plain whole milk yogurt; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped dill
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt
One 8-ounce container Greek yogurt or plain whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil.
3
In a large bowl, combine the lamb with the onion, bread crumbs, eggs, mint, lemon juice, cinnamon, 1 tablespoon of the dill, 2 teaspoons of the garlic and 1 teaspoon of salt; knead until combined.
4
Form the mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs.
5
Arrange the meatballs on the oiled baking sheet and broil as close to the heat as possible for 6 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until firm and lightly browned.
6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the remaining 3 tablespoons of dill and 2 teaspoons of garlic; whisk in the milk and season with salt.
7
Transfer the meatballs to a plate and serve with the sauce.

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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 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound ground lamb, 1/2 cup minced onion, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Mini Meatballs with Yogurt-Dill Sauce

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