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Grilled Spicy Lamb Meatballs w/ Yogurt Dressing

Juicy lamb meatballs are the perfect snack to share with fellow tailgaters - if you're generous. Pop them on a grill and in 3 minutes they’re done. Add a cool yogurt dressing and get the party started.

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Grilled Spicy Lamb Meatballs w/ Yogurt Dressing

Juicy lamb meatballs are the perfect snack to share with fellow tailgaters - if you're generous. Pop them on a grill and in 3 minutes they’re done. Add a cool yogurt dressing and get the party started.

About Matthew Maue

Buffalo NY native, Matthew Maue began working in kitchens at 15. After meeting chef and restaurateur Tai Throung, he realized his love and passion for food and went to work at Buffalo’s acclaimed Papaya Restaurant, eventually becoming Sous Chef and Chef Tais’ right hand-man. After achieving success at Papaya, Matt headed to Atlanta, focusing on modern American and Mediterranean cuisine. He was recruited by Blue Shore Grill Restaurant Group and Executive Chef Richard Garcia to move to the US Virgin Islands for the position of Sushi Chef at Lotus Asian Grill. Chef Garcia was so impressed that Matt was presented the opportunity to return to the States with Garcia, this time as Chef De Cuisine of Tastings Wine Bar & Bistro.

Recipe

Ingredients

Meatballs - Makes 12-16

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp chili pepper
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Yogurt Dressing

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste

Dill & Red Onion Salad

  • 4 sprigs of dill
  • ¼ onion, shaved, soaked in ice water
  • drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

Special Equipment

  • wooden skewers soaked in cold water for 15 minutes

How-to

Prepare & Grill (or Broil) Meatballs

  1. Mix all meatball ingredients and allow flavors to blend for 20 minutes
  2. Form 2 oz meatballs and place on a soaked wooden skewer. Grill (or broil) 3-5 minutes or until desired doneness is achieved

Make Yogurt Dressing

  1. Combine all ingredients and set aside

Plate & Serve

  1. Place a dollop of yogurt dressing on a plate and top with skewered meatballs
  2. Toss salad ingredients together and serve

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  1. carla:

    I made these last week at home and they came out delicious. They are super easy to make and great for lunch or dinner. Thanks for sharing! (Oct 19, 2009 6:55:14 PM)