Lamb Meatballs

This is a quick and tasty meal, much of which can be prepared in advance.

Feeds 4

Time taken
-preparation  20 minutes
-cooking       20 minutes

Total cost  € 8.00  ( €2.00 per head)

Ingredients

500g lamb mince
1 egg
1 tsp cumin
Handful of breadcrumbs
Oil

4 wraps
Iceberg lettuce

Optional ingredients

1 clove garlic
Mayonnaise
Natural yoghurt
Ketchup
Tabasco
Cucumber
Mint
Feta cheese, cubed.

Method

Add the lamb, egg, cumin and breadcrumbs to a bowl and mix well. If too soggy add more breadcrumbs.

Shape the mixture into balls (about the size of golf balls) and set aside in the fridge until ready to cook.

Preheat the oven to 180c
Add a small drop of oil to a frying pan (not much as the lamb can be quite fatty).
Brown the meatballs for about 7-8 minutes (you may need to do this in batches) and transfer to an oven dish. Place in oven for about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile make your sauces to accompany the lamb. Select from the following or use your own.

Garlic/Mayo/Yoghurt
Crush 1 clove of garlic into a small bowl.
Add 3 tbsp of mayo and 1 tbsp of natural yoghurt.
Mix well to combine.

Mayo/Ketchup/Tabasco
Mix 3 tbsp mayo with 2 tbsp of ketchup.
Add a dash of tabasco and combine.

Tzatziki
Crush 1 clove of garlic into a small bowl.
Chop 1/4 cucumber into small cubes and add to the bowl.
Add 3 or 4 mint leaves.
Add 5 tbsp mayo and 3 tbsp natural yoghurt
Mix to combine.

When the lamb is cooked heat the wraps for 15 seconds in a microwave.
Place the meatballs and lettuce in the wraps.
Top with your toppings/sauces.
Roll up and enjoy!