Lamb Meatballs with Herb Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with Mediterranean spices served with a cooling herb-infused yogurt sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 27 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 400 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 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup grated and drained cucumber

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large beaten egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs approximately 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: Meanwhile, mix 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess moisture) in a small bowl to make the herb yogurt sauce.
5. Step 5: Serve the hot lamb meatballs drizzled with the herb yogurt sauce alongside a simple salad or warm flatbread.