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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.

Spicy Lamb Keftedes with Lemon-Dill Yogurt

Prep Time

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

4

Calories

450 kcal

Instructions

  1. 1

    Finely chop the red onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the fresh parsley. Place these in a large bowl.

    ~5 min
  2. 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. 3

    Form the lamb mixture into 8 equal-sized patties (keftedes).

    ~5 min
  4. 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. 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. 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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