30 BEST Ground Lamb Recipes
This amazing collection of Ground Lamb Recipes includes a huge variety of flavors for you to try. We love these easy meatballs:
Ingredients:
- 2lbs ground lamb
- 1 cup panko
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 small red onion, grated or finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 /2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except flour and oil. You want everything well incorporated, but don’t overwork it. This can make the meatballs tough.
- Roll the meatballs into equal sized spheres. As they will go in pita bread, these aren’t giant meatballs, around 1¼ inches. This recipe makes around 28-32 meatballs.
- Spread the flour on a plate, then dredge the meatballs in it so they get a light dusting.
- Working in batches if necessary, fry the meatballs in a little olive oil till brown on all sides.
- Serve with pita bread, tzatziki, cucumbers, tomatoes and kalamata olives.
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FAQ
Is ground lamb healthier than ground beef?
Lamb and beef have similar calories, total fat, protein, vitamin, and mineral content—but lamb (especially grass-fed lamb) is the winner when it comes to omega-3 fat content. Grass-fed lamb also has higher quantities of the healthy fat CLA, which is beneficial for cognitive, cardiovascular, and metabolic health.
What spices are best with lamb?
Spices that pair well with lamb include:
- Garlic powder.
- Coriander.
- Cumin.
- Paprika.
- Chili powder.
- Mustard powder.
Does lamb taste like ground beef?
But what it all comes down to is its fat and a particular type of fatty acid that lambs have that beef doesn’t. It’s called branched-chain fatty acid. This is something that humans can detect at tiny levels. It’s what gives lamb this gamy, more earthy taste than beef.
Do you cook ground lamb the same as ground beef?
In fact, ground lamb can be a substitute for many of your favorite ground beef recipes—it’s a versatile protein that’s affordable, easy to prepare, and sure to become your new go-to! If you’re new to lamb recipes, there’s no easier way than with ground lamb!
