Gyro-Inspired Lamb Meatballs with Cucumber Yogurt Dip

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean spices paired with a refreshing cucumber yogurt dip. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground lamb, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape mixture into 16 small meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While meatballs cook, prepare cucumber yogurt dip by mixing 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup grated and drained cucumber, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
5. Step 5: Serve warm lamb meatballs with the cucumber yogurt dip on the side for dipping.