Oven-Baked Greek Lamb Meatballs with Mint and Feta

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Juicy lamb meatballs infused with fresh mint and crumbled feta, oven-baked to perfection and served with a tangy yogurt dip. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh mint leaves 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 3: Shape the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 18-20 minutes until meatballs are browned on the outside and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, stir together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill in a small bowl to make a dipping sauce.
  6. Step 6: Serve meatballs hot with the yogurt sauce on the side.

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