Spicy Lamb Keftedes with Lemon-Dill Yogurt
These flavorful lamb patties are a quick and easy Greek-inspired dinner. Infused with a hint of spice and umami, they are perfect for a weeknight meal. Served with a refreshing lemon-dill yogurt sauce, they offer a delightful balance of salty, spicy, and tangy notes.

Prep Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
4
Calories
450 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the red onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the fresh parsley. Place these in a large bowl.
~5 min - 2
Add the ground lamb, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
~5 min - 3
Form the lamb mixture into 8 equal-sized patties (keftedes).
~5 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the keftedes in the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
~10 min - 5
While the keftedes are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill. Stir well.
~2 min - 6
Serve the hot keftedes immediately with the lemon-dill yogurt sauce on the side.
Tips
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin to the lamb mixture.
- These keftedes are also delicious served in pita bread with lettuce and tomato.
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