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Herby Lamb Meatballs & Tomato Bread

Pan-seared lamb meatballs with fresh herbs, served over toasted bread with warm tomatoes and onions. Ready in under 30 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavor.

Total time
28 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
34g
Herby Lamb Meatballs & Tomato Bread
comfortrusticmediterraneanlambtenderjuicyBreadweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, mint, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Roll mixture into 12 balls about the size of golf balls and place on a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  4. Step 4

    Add meatballs and sear without moving for 2 minutes until golden on the bottom.

  5. Step 5

    Shake the skillet to roll the meatballs, then cook another 4–5 minutes until cooked through.

  6. Step 6

    Push meatballs to the side, add diced onion and tomatoes to the skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil.

  7. Step 7

    Stir vegetables for 2 minutes until tomatoes begin to blister and onion softens slightly.

  8. Step 8

    Squeeze lemon juice over everything, then toast bread slices in a dry skillet or toaster.

  9. Step 9

    Serve meatballs and warm vegetables over toasted bread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • toaster or second skillet

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