Greek lamb Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 medium onion (grated with juices)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1 cup bread crumbs (seasoned)
• 1/4 cup parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup mint (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, add 1 lb ground lamb, 1 medium grated onion with juices, 1 large egg, 1 cup bread crumbs, ¼ cup chopped parsley, ¼ cup chopped mint, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp lemon zest, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper. Using your hands or a spatula, mix everything together until well combined.

2. 2

   Using a 1 ½ tbsp ice cream scoop, scoop the meat mixture and roll it in a ball. Repeat the same with the rest of the mixture and place the rolled meatballs on a plate.

3. 3

   Preheat a large skillet over a medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil.

4. 4

   Sear the meatballs on all sides, total about 6-8 minutes or until they are cooked through.