Dude's Greek Meatballs Recipe

RECIPE

4/3/20241 min read

meat balls on oval white plate
meat balls on oval white plate

GREEK MEATBALLS

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb or 80 percent lean ground beef

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

  • 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil for frying

Method

  1. Grab yourself a big ol’ plate and lay down some parchment paper on it – we’re getting ready to make some tasty lamb meatballs!

  2. Now, in a roomy bowl, toss in that lamb, a proud egg yolk, some mint and parsley for a fresh kick, a bit of garlic, a smidge of mustard, plus a sprinkle of salt, pepper, oregano, and a dash of red pepper flakes. Get your hands in there and give it a good mix-up until everything’s cozy together.

  3. Next, take a spoon or a handy-dandy small scoop and shape that meat mixture into little 1-inch round balls. Place ’em gently on your parchment-lined plate.

  4. Now, it’s time to sizzle things up. Heat up some oil in a big ol’ skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl that pan around to make sure the oil’s covering the whole deal. Carefully lay down your meatballs in the pan, ensuring they’re all snuggled in a single layer.

  5. Let ’em sizzle and fry away until they’re all golden and cooked through, which should take you about 2 to 3 minutes per side. When they’re nice and done, scoop ’em out and let ’em hang out for a sec on a plate lined with paper towels.

  6. And there you have it, some seriously scrumptious lamb meatballs, hot and ready to enjoy!