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Greek Feta Lamb Meatballs
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Feta Stuffed Meatballs with Pistachio Pesto (Keto, Paleo, Friendly)

Lamb and Beef combine with feta to make Greek meatballs with mint pistachio pesto
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 18
Author: Angela Roberts

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground lamb You can use all beef
  • large handful parsley chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta not pre-made crumbles
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1-2 tablespoons fresh oregano or fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Mint Pistachio Pesto Recipe foundHere

Instructions

  • If using beef and lamb, mix together, carefully.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix together.
  • As far as herbs, if you don't have oregano, use rosemary.
  • Do a "taste test" by frying two tablespoons or so of meat mixture. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Form meatballs. I use an scooper to make a uniform meatball.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes. Check at 15 minutes. Don't over bake.
  • While baking, prepare pistachio pesto.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Can be refrigerated for three days.
  • Can be frozen.
  • This makes 18 medium sized meatballs.

Notes

The pistachio pesto recipe is flexible. I added in extra butter in this recipe for the meatballs. You can make it chunky or smoother. That will be up to you. All are good.
Substitute pistachios with blanched almonds.
Feta: Do not use pre-made crumbles which have no flavor.