lamb meatball souvlaki.
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To get started on the recipe, in a large baking dish, combine the lamb, oil, coriander, cumin, salt, allspice, cinnamon and garlic until combined.  Do not overwork the meat or it will be tough.   Divide the meat into four sections and then again so you have about 8 small mounds of meat.  Shape each one into a meat ball.  Cover the dish and chill for an hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.

meatballs in a dish.
ingredients for Tzatziki.
greek salad topping.
pita bread.

To serve, top a pita with 2-3 lamb meatballs, some tzatziki sauce and top with some salad.

Serve with the lemon wedges and extra tzatziki sauce on the side. Enjoy!

meatballs on pita.
lamb meatball souvlaki.
lamb meatball souvlaki.

Lamb Meatball Souvlaki

This recipe was completely inspired by Geoffrey Zakarian from the Food Network.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine General
Servings 4 Served
Calories 685 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 1 Cup Fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup Light sour cream
  • 1/2 Cup Finely chopped English cucumber
  • 1/4 Cup Grated onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh dill
  • 1 Tbsp. White wine vinegar
  • 1/2 Tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp. Honey
  • 1/2 Tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 Tsp. Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, grated

Lamb Skewers:

  • 1 Lb. Ground lamb
  • 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for brushing
  • 2 Tsp. Ground coriander
  • 2 Tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1 Tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 Tsp. Ground allspice
  • 1/4 Tsp. Ground cinnamon
  • 1 Clove Garlic, grated

Salad Topping:

  • 1 Cup English cucumber, thinly sliced and cut into half-moons
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 Small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 3 Compari tomatoes, cut into quarters
  • 2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Serving:

  • 4 Pitas
  • Olive oil for brushing pitas
  • 1 Tsp. Zaatar
  • 2 Lemons, cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • In a large baking dish, combine the lamb, oil, coriander, cumin, salt, allspice, cinnamon and garlic until combined.  Do not overwork the meat or it will be tough.   Divide the meat into four sections and then again so you have about 8 small mounds of meat.  Shape each one into a meat ball.  Cover the dish and chill for an hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, onion, dill, vinegar, cumin, honey, salt, cinnamon, pepper and garlic until combined. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill. You can make this the night before too.
  • Before you cook the lamb, make the salad topping. Mix the cucumber, parsley, oregano, onions and tomato in a large bowl. In a small dish, add the vinegar and 3 tablespoons oil and whisk to combine.  Season to taste with salt and pepper.   Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Brush the skillet with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy on the outside and cooked through. (about 8 – 10 minutes)
  • A couple of minutes before the meat is done, brush the pitas with some oil and sprinkle with the zaatar seasoning. Heat a skillet on the stove over medium high heat.  Add the pitas and heat and lightly brown on both sides.  This will take 2-3 minutes per side.
  • To serve, top a pita with 2-3 lamb meatballs, some tzatziki sauce and top with some salad.
  • Serve with the lemon wedges and extra tzatziki sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 685calCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1132mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 186mgIron: 7mg
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