Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb

• 1 small onion, finely grated

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ¼ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp cumin

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Tzatziki Sauce:

• 1 cup Greek yogurt

• ½ cucumber, grated and drained

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

3. For the tzatziki, mix together Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

4. Serve the lamb meatballs with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce and garnish with extra dill or parsley.