Grilled Lamb Keftedes with Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-27 · Updated 2026-06-27

Juicy Greek lamb meatballs seasoned with herbs and spices, grilled to perfection and paired with a creamy cucumber-yogurt tzatziki. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (low carb), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground lamb, yellow onion, garlic cloves 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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 small, grated yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh mint
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small grated yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix ingredients gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 16 small, golf-ball-sized meatballs. Brush each meatball lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the meatballs for 3-4 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki: combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 medium cucumber finely grated and drained, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill in a bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.
5. Step 5: Serve the grilled lamb keftedes hot with a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.