These lamb meatballs are great for any day of the week as they come together in 30 minutes and are incredibly tasty. The meatballs from a homemade lamb rub seasoning mix are tender, juicy, and flavorful. Plus, they can easily be made in advance or frozen for later, so you can have them ready whenever you like.
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the 2 lbs ground lamb, ½ cup cubed bread, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoon goat milk, minced 2 teaspoon garlic, and lamb rub (1 tablespoon Kosher salt, ½ tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried orange peel, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper). Use your hands to mix everything until just combined, avoiding overmixing the meat.
Use your hands to portion and roll the lamb mixture into balls that are about 1½-2 inches in size (about 24 meatballs in total).
Once formed, place the lamb meatballs into either a broiler pan or a baking dish with a wire rack placed inside that has been coated with oil or nonstick spray, making sure to leave some space in between them.
Bake in the oven at 400°F (205°C) for 18-22 minutes or until the internal temperature is 160°F (71°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
Meat can become tough if overworked, so you'll want to only mix the ingredients together until just combined.
Bring your ground lamb out of the fridge 30 minutes before using it. This will allow it to come up to room temperature so that the meatballs cook evenly and quickly.
While it may be messy, the easiest and best way to mix and form meatballs is by using your hands!
To store: Keep your leftover lamb meatballs in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze: Place the meatballs into a storage bag and freeze them for up to 3 months. Uncooked meatballs can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
To reheat: Reheat your meatballs in the oven at 300°F (150°C) until heated through.