Gyro Meatballs

These flavorful gyro-inspired baked meatballs bring together savory lamb meat, tangy feta, and sweet red onion for a delicious Mediterranean twist. Tender on the inside with beautifully browned edges, they’re an easy, versatile protein that works just as well for a family dinner as they do for meal prep.

Prep time	10 mins + 20 min optional chill time
Cook time	30 mins
Total time	40 to 60 mins
Servings	4
Materials	Knife, cutting board, measuring cups, bowl, large plate oven or air fryer
Difficulty	Easy

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb meat

• 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• 1/3 cup red onion, diced

• 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• 1 tea extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tea dried parsley

• 1 tea greek/Mediterranean seasoning blend

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  

Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the ground lamb, feta crumbles, diced onion, egg and seasonings. Mix well with clean hands.

2. Once it is combined add in breadcrumbs. Again mix very well.

3. Roll into 1/2in-1in balls, depending on preference. Add balls to a clean plate or tray making sure that they are not touching.

4. Place the plate in the fridge to chill for 20 minutes. This step is optional but it does help set them.

5. Preheat oven to 375

6. Put meatballs on a oven safe tray making sure they are not touching. This helps with crisp outside.

7. Once oven is hot put the tray in the oven, cooking for 30 minutes or until meatballs reach desired crispness and consistency

   
   

Substitutions and Variations

• You can swap out the lamb for any ground meat- turkey is especially good

• Vegan feta can be substituted but it will change the final texture a bit

  
  

Storage and Reheating

• Stores well in fridge for up to 5 days

  
  

Serving Ideas

• Delicious tucked into pita, served over a fresh salad or grain bowl, or paired with a creamy tzatziki for dipping.