Greek Meatballs
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 hot chili pepper (jalapeño, serrano, or other hot chili pepper), seeded and minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound ground lamb
4 ounces salt pork or bacon, ground or finely minced
1 orange, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Greek yogurt, for dipping
Directions
Sauté the vegetables:
Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the oil, minced garlic, chili pepper, and shallot, and cook for 1 minute then let cool.
Make the meatball mixture:
Meanwhile, crumble the lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter the salt pork (or bacon), orange zest, and mint over the lamb and season with pepper. Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over the lamb. Gently mix until just combined.
Form the meatball mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls:
Transfer to a plate or sheet pan.
Cook the meatballs:
Heat a large cast iron pan over medium to medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary to prevent crowding, cook the meatballs on all sides until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve warm with toothpicks or skewers with Greek yogurt for dipping.
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