Mini Gyro Meatballs

By Tracy

4 Person

35 Minutes

0 Calories

These mini gyro meatballs are easy and delicious. Ground lamb, spices, feta, and cilantro bake to perfection, Great for a cocktail party! This recipe makes 20 meatballs that are perfect to feed a small get together. Serve it with homemade tzatziki sauce as a dip and watch them disappear!

Ingredients

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 pound ground lamb

Method

01

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or a Silpat.
02

In a large bowl combine the pound of ground lamb with the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, minced cilantro, ground cumin, kosher salt and cayenne pepper and mix by hand. Be careful not to over mix.
03

Use a tablespoon to measure a heaping tablespoon of the ground lamb mixture and roll, by hand into round meatballs.
04

Place each meatball onto a rimmed baking sheet spacing them an inch or two apart and bake for 18-20 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
05

Remove and let cook for 5 minutes and then insert toothpicks and serve.

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Mini Gyro Meatballs

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( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 15 Mins
Cook Time 20 Mins
Total Time 35 Mins

02 Ingredients

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

1 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup feta cheese

1 pound ground lamb

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, parchment paper or a Silpat.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the pound of ground lamb with the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, minced cilantro, ground cumin, kosher salt and cayenne pepper and mix by hand. Be careful not to over mix.

Step 3

Use a tablespoon to measure a heaping tablespoon of the ground lamb mixture and roll, by hand into round meatballs.

Step 4

Place each meatball onto a rimmed baking sheet spacing them an inch or two apart and bake for 18-20 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.

Step 5

Remove and let cook for 5 minutes and then insert toothpicks and serve.

04 Author