Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Cumin Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

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Tender lamb meatballs infused with warm Moroccan spices served alongside a cooling cumin yogurt sauce. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1 small, finely grated onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp ground cumin (for sauce)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 finely grated small onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well until all spices are evenly incorporated.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
Step 3: Heat 3 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.
Step 4: While meatballs cook, prepare the sauce by mixing 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro in a small bowl.
Step 5: Serve the warm meatballs drizzled with the cumin yogurt sauce.