• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Jo Cooks

Simple - Easy - Comfort

Join my free recipe email club!
Free eBook
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
    • The Big Book of Jo’s Quick and Easy Meals
    • 30-Minute One-Pot Meals
  • ABOUT JO
  • Contact
  • Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube
  • Dinner Ideas
  • Instant Pot
  • Slow Cooker
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • One Pot
  • Desserts
Home / Recipes
1 hour
4.46 from 11 votes
10 Comments

Baked Lebanese Lamb Meatballs

Jump to RecipePrint Recipe
  • 113
  • 1224
by: Joanna Cismaru
07.22.11
Updated: 07.21.20

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

shot of baked lamb meatballs lined up with toothpicks in the top

Tonight I was going to make this great Algerian Salad with Lamb Meatballs, but I was out of some ingredients, so I decided to make instead some Lebanese lamb meatballs. These lamb meatballs are amazing and so fragrant and delicious. Since I didn’t have all the ingredients for my salad, I wasn’t going to take pictures of the step by step instructions to make this. However, once I saw how gorgeous these meatballs turned out, I just couldn’t help it but take some pictures of them and post them here.

You know I love a good meatball, and I’ve made my share of meatballs in my day. I’m not sure if I like these more than my Romanian meatballs, but they sure were very flavorful and delicious. I did decide to bake them instead of frying them just to save some calories, but normally meatballs are fried. When you bake them, more fat will drain out of them, but even though you may think they’ll be dry, they were not at all. You can of course make a nice tomato sauce to go with them and boil some pasta and you’ve got yourself a grand meal. However, we don’t usually eat lamb often, so I wanted to enjoy them and really taste the flavor of the lamb, so I just served them on their own. Husband and dog devoured them. Ok, I had a couple too!

Making meatballs is really simple, you basically mix all the ingredients together, use your hands and then form them into small balls, or whatever size you prefer. Again you can fry them, or bake them. Whichever way you decide to go, these meatballs will rock your world!

baked lamb meatballs on a plate covered in sauce

Looking for more recipes? Follow on… My Newsletter Pinterest Facebook Instagram

a plate of baked lamb meatballs drizzled with sauce

Baked Lebanese Lamb Meatballs

4.46 from 11 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Total: 1 hr
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 20
Print Pin Rate
Gorgeous Lamb Meatballs, infused with fragrant spices and herbs, totally delicious and best of all they're baked.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp mint chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl, using your hands or a wooden spoon. Form the meat into small round meatballs.
  • Place them on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake them for about 45 minutes to an hour.
  • This recipe will make about 20 meatballs.

Recipe Notes

  1. Recipe yields around 20 meatballs.
  2. Nutritional information is per meatball.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 81kcal (4%)Carbohydrates: 3g (1%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Cholesterol: 25mg (8%)Sodium: 153mg (7%)Potassium: 71mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 82IU (2%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 13mg (1%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Course:Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:Lebanese
Keyword:lamb meatballs, meatball recipe
Tried this recipe? Rate it belowtag @jocooks on instagram and hashtag it #jocooks!

Meet Joanna Cismaru

I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

30 recipes from around the world cover.

Never miss a recipe!

Subscribe and get a FREE dinner recipes ebook!

smoked salmon quesadilla on a plate
Previous Post
Mini Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
coconut chocolate cookies lined up on a plate
Next Post
Chocolate Coconut Cookies

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment & Rate Recipe Cancel reply

Did you make this recipe? Rate it:




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Carmen says

    June 20, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    4 stars
    This recipe was easy, quick and very tasty. I used my convection oven to make the meatballs and 30 minutes at 375 degrees was sufficient. They had a nice crisp and were moist and delicious. Also I substituted instant oatmeal (which I blended in my food processor) for the bread crumbs to have a gluten free meatball. Enjoy!

    Reply
  2. Lori Spala says

    March 28, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    What is white sauce & its recipe please

    Reply
    • Nicole Beaulieu says

      March 29, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Just a basic yogurt sauce! Mix plain yogurt with either milk or cream to thin it out to your desired consistency. Season with salt to taste, and drizzle over the meatballs.

      Reply
      • RITA HURAULT says

        January 1, 2021 at 12:56 pm

        You could add garlic, lemon, dill to the yogurt, too.

  3. Michael says

    December 15, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    4 stars
    Great taste though watch the cooking times based on your oven. I used convection bake and the meatballs were on the small side – there were 30 instead of 20. After 30 minutes there was already a char going on the side touching the cookie sheet and they were cooked all the way through. The good thing is the two I sampled so far don’t taste burnt – more like the char you like on a good steak! Glad I got one out at 30 minutes to make sure they were not burning! would make this again and try making the balls a little bigger and will use a lower oven temp.

    Side note – I sauteed the onions for a few minutes before adding and didn’t have mint so used cilantro in place of that. Great texture and flavor.

    Reply
  4. Angela says

    January 5, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    this looks delicious! so delicious that I included one of your pictures in my latest post. it’s a lamb spareribs recipe that I created. I gave you full credit and linked it back to this page! here’s the link – http://wp.me/p1cn3Q-q4

    Reply
  5. 2peas says

    July 26, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    great post! baked vs. pan-fried is the way to go.

    Reply
  6. Helen P says

    July 23, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    I made these meatballs yesterday and I have to thank you. They were every bit as delicious as you said they were. And I just love the fact that they are baked.

    Reply
  7. Flyer Printing says

    July 23, 2011 at 5:21 am

    I tripled the recipe for my birthday party. I made some changes, I made a sauce for it which I bought from the grocery and this made the recipe more amazing.

    Reply
    • jo says

      July 23, 2011 at 8:53 am

      Wonderful. Happy Birthday!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Joanna Cismaru

Hey there!

I'm Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

Read More…
cover for the big book of jo's quick and easy meals.

My Cookbook

Pre-Order Now: Amazon | Indigo | Barnes & Noble | Indie Bound | Books-A-Million

Never miss a recipe!

Subscribe and get a FREE dinner recipes ebook!

Sign me up

Dinner Recipes

a wooden spoon lifting a salisbury steak out of the skillet

Salisbury Steak

closeup of beef stew in a dutch oven with a ladle inside.

Beef Stew

overhead shot of zucchini lasagna in a baking dish

Zucchini Lasagna

a white bowl full with american goulash and a fork inside stacked on top of an empty bowl

American Goulash (Chop Suey)

two plate with sloppy joes and buns next to a greens salad

Sloppy Joes

beef barley soup in a white bowl with a spoon inside.

Beef Barley Soup

overhead shot of chicken broccoli and rice casserole in a pot

One Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

creamy chicken lazone in a skillet garnished with parsley.

Chicken Lazone

Popular Now

a hand dipping a chicken tender in ranch dressing

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

a fork stabbing a garlic butter steak bite in a skillet full of them

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

a prime rib roast sliced on a plate

Prime Rib Roast

side view shot of a cinnamon bun with a bite taken out of it on a plate

Cinnabons Cinnamon Rolls

side view shot of a hand dipping a piece of naan bread into the bowl of chicken tikka masala

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

close up of the layers on the homemade croissant

Homemade Croissants

overhead shot of crusty bread loaf

No Knead Bread

side view shot of two halves of a chicken salad sandwich stacked on a plate exposing the centers

The Best Chicken Salad

Jo Cooks...

Flavors from around the world

No matter what household we have all grown up in, there is something that has brought us all together here and that is a love and appreciation of food. Food that is from cultures and cuisines across the world has always been a staple of the blog. I'm excited to bring you all a taste of each corner of the earth, every last bite seasoned to perfection and served up with love - from my kitchen to yours.
moo shu pork in a white bowl with a pair of tongs.

Asian

closeup of italian mac and cheese in a white bowl with a big serving spoon.

Italian

chimichangas on a serving platter on a bed of lettuce garnished with salsa and sour cream.

Mexican

a bunch of crepes folded on a plate.

Romanian

sideview shot of butter chicken on a plate over white rice garnished with parsley

Indian

red lentil hummus in a big black bowl garnished with a bit of smoked paprika.

Middle Eastern

Trending Now

overhead shot of oven baked chicken breasts in a baking dish

Baked Chicken Breast

overhead shot of oven baked chicken thighs in a pan

Oven Baked Chicken Thighs

a whole roast chicken surrounded by potatoes

Roast Chicken

a prime rib roast sliced on a plate

Prime Rib Roast

Browse All
  • Easy Dinners
  • Instant Pot
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • Chicken Recipes
  • Desserts
  • Recipe Index

Featured On

today logo.
huffpost logo.
the washington post logo.
jezebel logo.
countryliving logo.
good housekeeping logo.
lifehack logo.
buzzfeed logo.
mashable logo.
woman's day logo.
health logo.
better homes & gardens logo.
delish logo.
healthline logo.
nbc news logo.
blogloving logo.
university of washington logo.
shape logo.
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter YouTube
  • Recipe Index
  • Cookbooks
  • About Jo
  • Contact
  • visit my other site: Craving Home Cooked
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Statement
© 2021 · All Rights Reserved · Back to Top
Opens in a new window Opens an external site Opens an external site in a new window

Subscribe and get a free dinner recipes ebook!

3589shares
  • 113
  • 1224