Mediterranean-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with warm Mediterranean spices, served with a cooling cucumber-yogurt tzatziki sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground lamb, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup, grated and drained cucumber
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup finely diced 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 the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs for 3 minutes per side until golden.
3. Step 3: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the meatballs for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and juicy.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup grated and 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 meatballs drizzled with the tzatziki sauce, garnished with additional parsley if desired.