Baked Greek-Style Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

Moist lamb meatballs infused with Mediterranean herbs baked until golden, served with a cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 43 minutes, pairs ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, grated and drained
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the meatballs.
3. Step 3: Bake for 25-28 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
4. Step 4: While meatballs bake, prepare tzatziki by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup grated and well-drained cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Serve the warm lamb meatballs with a generous dollop of tzatziki on the side or drizzled on top.