Grilled Lamb Meatballs

Juicy Middle Eastern-style lamb meatballs made with ground lamb, bulgur wheat, and aromatic spices. These flavorful meatballs are grilled to perfection and seasoned with cumin, garlic, and fresh herbs.

4 servings
27 min

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 tablespoons dry bulgur
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Mix together everything but the oil with your hands. Form the mixture into ovals about the size and thickness of small hamburger patties.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    2. Put the meat on skewers (as shown) and brush it with the oil. Grill or broil the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    3. Serve with the dipping sauce (see above), if desired.

    2 min

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