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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Lamb Meatballs- Oven Baked Greek Meatballs

    December 23, 2019 Updated: December 10, 2020 By Katie Crenshaw 10 Comments

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    These oven baked #Greek #lambmeatballs are incredibly flavorful. The feta and Panko bread crumbs make these #meatballs juicy and tender. They are delicious by themselves for an entree or add them to a pita for a tasty sandwich. Their bite size shape also makes them a perfect appetizer for entertaining.

    These oven baked Greek lamb meatballs are incredibly flavorful.

    The feta and Panko bread crumbs make these meatballs juicy and tender.

    Greek lamb meatballs next to a bowl of tzatziki on a white plate

    They are delicious by themselves for an entree or add them to a pita for a tasty sandwich.

    Their bite size shape also makes them a perfect appetizer for entertaining.

    Step by Step process images on how to make homemade lamb meatballs

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    How to make lamb meatballs

    Making lamb meatballs is EASY! Follow these steps:

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add ground beef and lamb.(photo 1)
    • Finely grate onion.(photo 2)
    • Add onion, egg, flat leaf parsley, crumbled feta cheese, Panko bread crumbs, and garlic to the meat in mixing bowl. (photo 3)
    • Mix until well combined.
    • Use a medium sized cookie scoop or Meat Ballers, KOMAKE 2 PCS Stainless Steel Ball Maker None-Stick Meat Baller Tongs Cake Pop Maker Cookie Dough Scoop Tongs for Meatball, Cake, Ice Cream, Bath Bombs (Ball Size 1.38" and 1.85") scooper to measure out meatballs evenly. Roll into a ball. (photo 4)
    • Grease a baking sheet. Place lamb meatballs on baking sheet giving them enough space not to touch and evenly cook.
    • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until completely browned.

    Tip

    Tip: Meatballs should be a little smaller than a golf ball. You should be able to make about 32 lamb meatballs.

    Greek lamb meatballs video tutorial

    meatballs on a baking sheet to freeze, then stored in a ziplock bag

    How to freeze

    The best thing (besides the amazing flavor) about these meatballs is you can make them ahead of time and freeze them.

    Follow these easy steps to freeze your meatballs:

    • The trick is to lay them out on a baking sheet and make sure they don't touch. (Photo 1)
    • Then freeze them about 30 minutes; enough to were they are very hard.
    • Next throw them in a big freezer bag. They won't stick! (photo 2)
    • To make sure they won't stick when you thaw them out; spread them out on the baking sheet you will cook them on.
    • Then thaw them out before cooking. They will be fresh and moist when you bake them this way.
    oven baked Greek appetizer next to a bowl of tzatziki on a white plate

    How to serve

    How easy is that? You could make a couple of batches today! Use one batch for dinner and eat them on a pita or as the main entree. Then freeze the other batch for a party later.

    You can pop the lamb meatballs out on the day you are entertaining and you will have one effortless tasty appetizer!

    When I make lamb meatballs, I also make a homemade tzatziki sauce. It is authentic and tastes perfect.

    It compliments these lamb meatballs beautifully.

    They are also delicious cooked in red marinara sauce.

    Top them with feta or parmesan cheese. They will be fabulous!

    Greek lamb meatballs next to a bowl of tzatziki on a white plate

    This recipe was used at my FitVine Wine tasting at my home. I created a Mediterranean themed dinner.

    I served these Greek lamb meatballs on a large platter as part of my dinner.

    I was busy running around and by the time I sat down at the table to put a few on my plate they were gone... vanished... disappeared!

    Just an empty platter remained.

    I always double my recipe, so this has always perplexed me.

    How can my guests eat so many lamb meatballs?

    Therefore, you might want to double the recipe also!

    This wasn't the first time I have made these for a party and they disappeared.

    In fact, every time I make Greek lamb meatballs, I never have left overs.

    I hope you and your family enjoy these as much as we do!

    If you like this recipe, try some of my other Mediterranean recipes:

    • (Fasolakia) Greek Green Beans
    • Greek Lemon Potatoes
    • How to make Baba Ganoush
    • Greek Seven Layer Dip
    • Greek Black Eye Pea Salad
    • Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this homemade oven baked meatballs, and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your lamb meatballs on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

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    Lamb Meatballs- Homemade Oven Baked Greek Meatballs

    These oven baked Greek lamb meatballs are incredibly flavorful. The feta and Panko bread crumbs make these meatballs juicy and tender. They are delicious by themselves for an entree or add them to a pita for a tasty sandwich. Their bite size shape also makes them a perfect appetizer for entertaining.
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    Course: Appetizer, Entree, Main Course
    Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 32 meatballs
    Calories: 70kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ½ lb ground lamb
    • ½ white onion
    • ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbs crushed garlic
    • 4 oz feta crumbled
    • ¼ cup parsley, flat leafed finely chopped
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Finely grate ½ white onion.
    • Mix 1 lb ground beef, ½ lb ground lamb, grated onion, ¼ cup Panko bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 tbs crushed garlic, ¼ flat leaf parsley, and 4 oz crumbled feta together in a large mixing bowl. (Add salt and pepper to your discretion.)
    • I use a medium sized cookie scoop to help shape my meatballs evenly. However, roll out about 32 meatballs.
    • Grease a baking sheet. Place meatballs on baking sheet giving them enough space not to touch and evenly cook.
    • Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until completely browned.

    Video

    Notes

    Note 1: Meatballs should be a little smaller than a golf ball. You should be able to make about 32 lamb meatballs.
     
    Note 2: To freeze: Lay meatballs  out on a baking sheet and make sure they don’t touch. Then freeze them about 30 minutes; enough to were they are very hard. Next throw them in a big freezer bag. They won’t stick!

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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