Feta Stuffed Lamb Meatballs with Fresh Herbs and Creamy Feta Sauce

Recipe by The Daley Plate

Servings: 10 Meatballs | Prep time: 15 min. | Cook time: 20-30 min.

Directions

The Lamb Meatballs

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and caramelize for 5-10 minutes until golden around the edges.
3. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and allow to cool slightly before proceeding with the recipe.
4. Place lamb, egg, garlic, spices, zest olives and caramelized onions in a bowl.
5. Use a fork to gently combine until the mixture comes together.
6. Weigh out 2-ounce portions – You will have 10 meatballs.
7. Use clean hands to gently make a dent in the center of each meatball, placing some feta cheese in the center and closing to seal.
8. Repeat until all meatballs are stuffed with feta.
9. Place meatballs on the wire rack of an air fryer and cook at 350F for 8 minutes per batch. If using the oven, cook at the same temperature for the same amount of time. For a medium temperature, the internal temperature of the meatballs should be 160F.
10. Using tongs, carefully remove meatballs from the air fryer and place on a serving platter.
11. Scatter with fresh herbs and serve warm with feta sauce.

The Feta Sauce

1. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth.
2. Keeps in the fridge covered for up to three days.