These juicy, spicy lamb meatballs pack bold flavor with the perfect amount of heat. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and ready for your favorite sauce, wrap, or rice bowl.

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  •   1 lb ground lamb
  •   1 small red onion, finely diced
  •   3 garlic cloves, minced
  •   1 tbsp harissa paste
  •   1 tsp ground cumin
  •   1 tsp smoked paprika
  •   1 tsp salt
  •   0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  •   1 egg
  •   0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
  •   Olive oil, for cooking
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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, red onion, garlic, harissa, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until just combined — don’t overwork it.
3. Form into small meatballs, about 1½ inches in diameter. You should get around 16–20 meatballs.
4. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden all around.
5. Transfer meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and finish cooking in the oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped herbs. Perfect with yogurt sauce, flatbread, couscous, or a fresh salad.

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