Name: Grilled Lamb Meatballs
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes 5 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 2 heaping tablespoons dry bulgur, soaked in 1 cup water until soft (about 30 minutes), then drained; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, grated and drained; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground paprika (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil

Grilled Lamb MeatballsMarcus Nilsson

Okay, so maybe they're more like footballs. You can serve this Mediterranean-influenced dish with a dipping sauce made with Greek yogurt (about a cup), 1 diced cucumber, and a pinch each of parsley, cumin, and salt.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hour
Yield
Makes 5 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb

2 heaping tablespoons dry bulgur, soaked in 1 cup water until soft (about 30 minutes), then drained

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small onion, grated and drained

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 egg

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground paprika (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1
1. Mix together everything but the oil with your hands. Form the mixture into ovals about the size and thickness of small hamburger patties.
Step 2
2. Put the meat on skewers (as shown) and brush it with the oil. Grill or broil the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Step 3
3. Serve with the dipping sauce (see above), if desired.

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