Grilled Lamb MeatballsMarcus Nilsson
Okay, so maybe they're more like footballs. You can serve this Mediterranean-influenced dish with a dipping sauce made with Greek yogurt (about a cup), 1 diced cucumber, and a pinch each of parsley, cumin, and salt.
Recipe information
Total Time
1 hour
Yield
Makes 5 servings
Ingredients
1 pound ground lamb
2 heaping tablespoons dry bulgur, soaked in 1 cup water until soft (about 30 minutes), then drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, grated and drained
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground paprika (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation
Step 1
1. Mix together everything but the oil with your hands. Form the mixture into ovals about the size and thickness of small hamburger patties.
Step 2
2. Put the meat on skewers (as shown) and brush it with the oil. Grill or broil the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
Step 3
3. Serve with the dipping sauce (see above), if desired.
