MINI MEATBALLS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE

MINI MEATBALLS WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE image

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 TBS olive oil
1 lb. ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup + 2TBS dry bread crumbs
2 extra large eggs
2 TBS chopped mint
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp chopped dill
1 TBS + 1 tsp minced garlic
salt
One 8oz container of plain yogurt
1 TBS milk

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil. Combine lamb, onion, bread crumbs, eggs, mint, lemon juice, cinnamon, 1 TBS dill, 2 tsp garlic 1 tsp salt. Knead until combined. Form the mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs. Arrange on oiled baking sheet and broil as close to the heat as possible for 6 minutes, until firm and lightly browned. (Turn pan halfway thru) In a small bowl, whisk yogurt with remaining 3 TBS dill and 2 tsp garlic. whisk in milk and season with salt. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and serve with sauce. MAKE AHEAD: The recipe can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Reheat the meatballs before serving.