Middle-Eastern Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Tahini Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Juicy lamb meatballs seasoned with traditional Middle Eastern spices, served with a cooling yogurt tahini sauce to balance the rich flavors. This Middle Eastern recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 small, grated onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp (optional) ground sumac
• 1 tbsp (for garnish) chopped fresh mint

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small grated onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20) and place on a plate.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While the meatballs cook, whisk together 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp water, and 1/2 tsp ground sumac (optional) in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb meatballs drizzled with the yogurt tahini sauce and garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint for a bright finish.