lamb meatballs in blue dish

Lamb Meatballs

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 1 tbsp Durant Olive Mill Koroneiki evoo
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
 1 large shallot, minced
 1 lb ground lamb
 4 oz bacon, finely minced
 Zest of 1 orange
 2 tbsp Spiceology Greek Freak Spice Rub
 Freshly ground black pepper
1

Soften shallots, jalapeño, garlic: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add oil, minced garlic, jalapeño and shallot, and cook for 1 minute, then let cool.

2

Make meatball mixture: Meanwhile, crumble lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter the bacon, orange zest and Greek Freak over lamb, and season with pepper. Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over lamb.

3

Form meatballs: Gently mix until just combined, then form into 1¼-inch balls and transfer to a plate or sheet pan.

4

Brown meatballs on all sides: Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium high heat. Working in batches if necessary to prevent crowding, brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

5

Serve with Paul's Tzatziki!

lamb meatballs in blue dish

Ingredients

 1 tbsp Durant Olive Mill Koroneiki evoo
 1 clove garlic, minced
 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
 1 large shallot, minced
 1 lb ground lamb
 4 oz bacon, finely minced
 Zest of 1 orange
 2 tbsp Spiceology Greek Freak Spice Rub
 Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Soften shallots, jalapeño, garlic: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add oil, minced garlic, jalapeño and shallot, and cook for 1 minute, then let cool.

2

Make meatball mixture: Meanwhile, crumble lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter the bacon, orange zest and Greek Freak over lamb, and season with pepper. Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over lamb.

3

Form meatballs: Gently mix until just combined, then form into 1¼-inch balls and transfer to a plate or sheet pan.

4

Brown meatballs on all sides: Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium high heat. Working in batches if necessary to prevent crowding, brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.

5

Serve with Paul's Tzatziki!

Lamb Meatballs