Cava Copycat Spicy Lamb Meatballs
Posted on September 10, 2025
Cava Copycat Spicy Lamb Meatballs
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons harissa (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with parsley, cilantro, garlic, harissa, coriander, cumin, ginger, salt, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Shape the mixture into balls, using about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture for each meatball. You can adjust the size according to your preference; this recipe yields about 10 to 15 meatballs.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the meatballs to the pan, making sure to space them apart for even cooking.
- Sear the meatballs for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes or until cooked through in the center.
- Remove the meatballs from the heat and serve them in a salad, wrap, or rice bowl for a delicious and satisfying meal!
