Mediterranean Salad Plate with Lamb Meatballs

Thanks to True Aussie Beef & Lamb for the lamb that inspired this recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground Australian Lamb
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup plain panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Salad Plate Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed salad greens, washed and dried
  • ½ cup assorted mini sweet peppers, cut and deseeded
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Minced garlic to taste
  • ½ cup garbanzo beans, drained
  • Assorted olives: Kalamata olives, cured and green (pitted), drained well
  • 5-10 cherry or grape tomatoes, cut into pieces
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • Prepared stuffed grape leaves
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • ½ cup tzatziki
  • 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
  • 2 sprigs fresh mint for garnish
  • Lemon pepper to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Set the EGG for indirect cooking with a convEGGtor at 425°F/218°C with the cast iron skillet in the EGG to preheat.

Combine all of the meatball ingredients (except for the oil) in a bowl. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.

In the cast iron skillet, warm the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the meatballs in a single layer, making sure they’re not touching, and let them cook until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate, cover to keep warm and set aside.

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