Lamb and feta meatballs
Lamb and feta meatballs are succulent minced lamb balls enriched with crumbly feta, garlic and fresh mint. Your Thermomix TM7 chops the herbs and garlic in seconds and blends the seasoning evenly through the meat. Serve these Mediterranean-style meatballs as a starter, with flatbread or in a warm pita for a quick weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Lamb and feta meatballs Thermomix TM7 style bring the flavours of a Greek taverna straight to your kitchen table. If you have been searching for recipes that make your all-in-one kitchen machine shine at dinner time, this is the one: succulent lamb, salty feta, pungent garlic and cooling mint are transformed into tender, aromatic meatballs with barely any effort. The TM7 chops the fresh mint and garlic cloves in seconds, then blends the oregano, sea salt and pepper evenly through the minced lamb, guaranteeing consistent seasoning in every single bite. Unlike hand-mixing, which often leaves clumps of herbs, the machine distributes the crumbled feta gently so it melts into pockets of creaminess as the meatballs cook. These meatballs are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with warm pita and tzatziki, but they also shine at parties as an elegant hot starter. Lamb lovers will appreciate how the balanced seasoning lets the rich, slightly gamey meat speak for itself, while the mint keeps everything fresh and bright.
Preparation tips
- Use chilled minced lamb and cold feta when shaping the meatballs; the colder mixture holds its shape better during pan-frying and prevents the feta from smearing through the lamb.
- Chop the fresh mint and garlic cloves finely in the mixing bowl first, then add the lamb so the herbs are evenly distributed rather than clustered in one spot.
- Serve these lamb and feta meatballs with warm flatbread, tzatziki and a simple cucumber salad. Leftovers keep well in the fridge and taste excellent cold in a lunchbox the next day.
Recipe variations
- Kid-friendly variation: replace the feta with mild mozzarella and omit the dried oregano for a gentler flavour. Smaller, cocktail-sized meatballs on a skewer make a fun party snack children will happily eat.
- Festive Mediterranean variation: add lemon zest and a pinch of ground cumin to the lamb mixture and serve the meatballs with a yoghurt-mint dip. In summer, pair them with grilled courgette and a tomato salad for a light seasonal spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Quick chopping - The Thermomix chops the fresh mint and garlic cloves finely in seconds without any manual knife work. [Time Savings]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends the oregano and sea salt uniformly through the minced lamb for consistent seasoning. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise weighing - Weigh the feta and lamb directly in the mixing bowl thanks to the TM7 integrated scale. [Built-In Scale]. [Precision Control]
- Guided cooking - Cookidoo on the Thermomix TM7 guides you step by step through every stage of the meatball preparation. [Guided Cooking]
- Gentle heating - The Thermomix keeps the meatballs warm at a controlled low temperature so the feta stays creamy without overcooking. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- garlic cloves
- fresh mint
- lamb
- dried oregano
- feta cheese
- sea salt
- ground black pepper