Best Lamb Meatballs And Orzo Recipes

LAMB MEATBALLS AND ORZO

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A Mediterranean-inspired dish. I serve it with a Greek salad and crusty bread. Yummy!! 1 hour chill time.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 lb ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, if using canned)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 cup orzo pasta

Steps:

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
Bake in a 400° oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
Take out of oven and set aside.
Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
Boil for 1 minute.
Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
Place meatballs on top.
Decrease oven temp to 350° and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.4, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 140.9, Sodium 634.3, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4, Protein 31

LAMB MEATBALLS OVER SPINACH AND ORZO

Lamb Meatballs over Spinach and Orzo image

My husband and I purchase a couple of lambs every year from the 4H at the county fair and I am always looking for ways to use ground lamb.This is a recipe I found in the news paper many years ago when ever we serve it it gets raved reviews the creamy orzo and spinach are great together..

Provided by Mamarita

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
salt and pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 grated lemon, rind of
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 cups cooked orzo pasta
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 cups Baby Spinach
1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a bowl combine lamb,1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper,garlic,grated lemon peel and rosemary. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls saute until cooked browned all over. Remove from skillet set a side pour off excess fat.
Add orzo, chicken broth and spinach cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until spinachis limp. Add half n half and salt and pepper to taste, return meatballs to pan and heat through.

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