lamb meatballs

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Lamb meatballs are seasoned ground lamb shaped into small balls and cooked by baking, frying, or simmering in sauce.

They appear across Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian cuisines, often spiced with cumin, coriander, or mint: The lamb meatballs came with tzatziki on the side.

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lemon zest · garlic · fresh herbs · tzatziki · pita bread · pita · Mediterranean · savory · juicy · tender · ground · seasoned · feta · cumin · oregano · tomato sauce · spaghetti · skewer

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G