Oven-Baked Lamb Meatballs with Tomato-Herb Sauce

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Juicy lamb meatballs baked and simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with fresh herbs. This Greek-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 45 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Greek cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small finely chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until evenly combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over them.
  3. Step 3: Bake the meatballs for 18 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Step 4: While meatballs bake, heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil, and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the baked meatballs into the skillet with the tomato sauce, gently stirring to coat. Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  6. Step 6: Serve the lamb meatballs hot with sauce spooned over, alongside crusty bread or rice.

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