SPICED LAMB & FETA MEATBALLS

Makes 16 x 1 oz. Meatballs with The Meatball Maker Pro

Prep time 7 minutes – cook time 10 minutes @ 450°F / 230°C

{This recipe can also be made with Chicken or Turkey instead of Lamb}

INGREDIENTS:

Ground Lamb1 lb
Onion1 Large [finely chopped]
Garlic Cloves2 [finely chopped]
Olive Oil3 Tablespoons
Feta Cheese½ Cup / 100 grams [flattened & crumbled]
Egg1 Medium [only use the egg white]
Breadcrumbs1/3 Cup
Fresh Mint3 Tablespoons [finely chopped]
Lemon x 11 teaspoon lemon zest
All Purpose Seasoning1 teaspoon
Italian or Mixed Herbs2 teaspoon
Salt¾ teaspoon
Black Pepper¾ teaspoon
Vegetable Oil Spray 

PREPARE:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic then reduce the heat only slightly and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring as you go.
  3. In a mixing bowl put the feta, egg white, breadcrumbs, mint, lemon zest, all-purpose seasoning, herbs, salt & pepper.
  4. Add in the gently cooked onion and garlic and mix well.
  5. From the refrigerator add the ground / minced lamb to the bowl and mix well with all of the ingredients.
  6. Fill your mixture into each chamber of the main container up to the MAX fill line, remembering while doing so that it is best to fill each chamber individually, feeding in your food mix with one hand and working it in with the fingers of the other hand up to the MAX fill line.
  7. Once it is filled you can compress your meatballs, remove any excess with a small spoon before tapping out the meatballs into the lid / storage tray as shown in our Demonstration videos on www.meatballmakerpro.com.

COOK:

OVEN: Heat the oven [fan assisted] to 450°F 230°C. Line a baking / roasting tray with a sheet of aluminium foil. Spray the foil with vegetable oil and arrange your meatballs in the tray.  Cook for 9-10 minutes and serve with a dip of your choice. A Minted Yogurt Style Dip works really well with this recipe.

MINTED YOGURT DIP RECIPE

Natural Yogurtx    1 Cup
Fresh Mintx    2 Tablespoons
Garlicx    1 Clove [Finely Chopped]
Lemon Juicex    2 Tablespoons
Salt & Pepper to taste

PITTA BREAD / BAGUETTE SERVING SUGGESTIONS

You can prepare any combination of lettuce, shredded carrot & red cabbage, coleslaw, sliced cucumber or red & yellow bell peppers, diced tomato etc. to serve with your pitta breads / baguettes, meatballs and yogurt dip.

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