Greek Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4 Servings

If you’ve only ever made meatballs with ground beef or turkey, it’s time to try savory ground lamb. These seared lamb meatballs are seasoned with oregano and lemon and served with a creamy dill sauce for a satisfying, delicious dinner. If you’re embarking on a round of Whole30, make sure the mayo is Whole30-compliant — then get ready to serve these all month long.

Ingredients

1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, such as Primal Kitchen
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 pound ground lamb
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon into a large bowl and set aside.
Juice the lemon and add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the juice to a small bowl. Finely chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill and add to the bowl. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Add 1 pound ground lamb, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, remaining 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the bowl of lemon zest. Work the mixture together with your hands until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Do not overwork.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Form the meat mixture into 18 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheet.
Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches if needed to make sure the pan is not crowded, add the meatballs and cook, turning every minute, until browned all over and cooked through, about 15 minutes total. Serve with the sauce.