Shawarma Lamb Meatballs

Shawarma Lamb Meatballs

Inspired by the spit-roasted lamb Shawarma found in the Middle East, it doesn’t get any easier – or more flavorful – than these lamb meatballs made with McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Shawarma Seasoning. Enjoy over pillowy pita bread with a cool, tangy tz... Inspired by the spit-roasted lamb Shawarma found in the Middle East, it doesn’t get any easier – or more flavorful – than these lamb meatballs made with McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Shawarma Seasoning. Enjoy over pillowy pita bread with a cool, tangy tzatziki, sliced red onions and chopped parsley. Read More Read Less
15m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
226
CALORIES
12
INGREDIENTS

Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Organic Shawarma, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon sicilian sea salt
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large seedless cucumber, grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pita bread, optional
  • Sliced red onion, optional
  • Chopped fresh parsley, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • 1 Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix lamb, egg yolk, 3 teaspoons of the Shawarma Seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs (about 15). Arrange on shallow baking pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray.
  • 2 Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • 3 Meanwhile, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 4 Serve meatballs with tzatziki sauce on pita bread, if desired. Garnish with red onions and parsley, if desired.

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