Baked Lemon-Oregano Greek Lamb Meatballs

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Juicy lamb meatballs infused with lemon and oregano, baked until golden and served with a tangy yogurt sauce. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground lamb, breadcrumbs, plain Greek yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1.5 inches each, and place them on a greased baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over the meatballs.
  3. Step 3: Bake for 20-25 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and golden on the outside.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked meatballs warm with the lemon-dill yogurt sauce on the side.

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