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    Paleo Ground Lamb Meatballs (Gluten Free)

    Published: May 23, 2023 · by Katie

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    These paleo ground lamb meatballs are cooked on the stovetop and ready to eat in under 30 minutes. They're made with ground lamb, fresh veggies, spices and coated in a coconut aminos sauce. This easy meatball recipe is paleo, gluten free, whole30 and made without breadcrumbs.

    close up of ground lamb meatballs

    I love cooking with ground lamb every now and then to mix things up. While it's similar to ground beef, lamb is richer and has a higher fat content. It can be slightly gamey in flavor, but not if properly seasoned like these ground lamb meatballs.

    This lamb meatballs recipe is full of flavor thanks to the addition of fresh veggies, herbs and spices. There are so many wonderful flavors and textures, even my kids were head over heels for this recipe!

    Why You'll Love These Paleo Ground Lamb Meatballs

    • paleo friendly and whole30 approved - made with real, whole food ingredients
    • low carb - these lamb meatballs are made without breadcrumbs and don't contain any added sugars
    • gluten free and dairy free
    • easy to make - cooked on the stovetop for a quick and easy dinner
    • moist and tender - these meatballs are not dry or crumbly
    plated meatballs with cabbage and broccoli

    Ingredients

    Here's a list of what you'll need to make this recipe for lamb meatballs:

    • ground lamb
    • onion (any variety)
    • fresh parsley
    • garlic cloves
    • fresh ginger
    • cumin
    • salt
    • chili powder
    • sauce ingredients: coconut aminos, tapioca starch, salt
    • avocado oil for cooking
    ingredients needed to make paleo ground lamb meatballs

    How To Make Paleo Ground Lamb Meatballs

    These paleo lamb meatballs are super easy to make, one of the many reasons why this is a go-to dinner recipe for my family! Here's what you need to do:

    1. Prepare all of the meatball ingredients (grate ginger, chop onion and parsley, press garlic cloves) and place in a large mixing bowl with the cumin, salt and chili powder. Mix, then add in the ground lamb. Use a spatula or your hands to combine the ingredients until you have a consistent mixture.
    2. Pour avocado oil on a frying pan and preheat on medium heat.
    3. Roll the ground lamb mixture into balls, about 1 rounded tablespoon in size.
    4. Place each ball on the preheated frying pan.
    cooking-the-lamb-meatballs-on-the-stovetop
    1. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Remove the lid, flip the meatballs, then place the lid back on and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
    2. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk.
    3. After cooking the meatballs a total of 8-10 minutes, remove the lid and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cook an additional 10 minutes (uncovered). The sauce should thicken and the meatballs will be cooked through.
    meatballs on frying pan

    What Goes Well With Lamb Meatballs

    These meatballs are best served warm and go well with nearly any side dish! Here are some of my favorite paleo foods to serve alongside lamb meatballs:

    • paleo dinner rolls
    • cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, carrots, beets, green beans
    • cassava flour noodles
    • plantain fries
    • cauliflower mashed potatoes
    • salad
    • paleo biscuits
    • squash puree
    • zucchini fritters
    • cauliflower rice
    • parsnip fries
    side view of meatballs on plate with veggies

    Storage

    Keep any leftovers in a sealed, airtight container in the fridge. They are best eaten within 5 days.

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    Paleo Ground Lamb Meatballs (Gluten Free)

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    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 18 minutes
    • Total Time: 28 minutes
    • Yield: about 22 meatballs
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    These paleo ground lamb meatballs are cooked on the stove top and ready to eat in less than 30 minutes!  This recipe is paleo, gluten free, dairy free, whole30 and made without breadcrumbs.


    Ingredients

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    Meatballs

    • 1 lb ground lamb
    • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
    • ¼ cup chopped parsley
    • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
    • 1 Tbsp grated ginger
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼-½ tsp chili powder
    • 1 Tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)

    Sauce

    • 3 Tbsp coconut aminos
    • ½ tsp tapioca starch
    • ¼ tsp salt


    Instructions

    1. Combine onion, parsley, garlic, ginger, cumin, salt and chili powder in a large mixing bowl. Add in the ground lamb and use a spatula or your hands to combine the ingredients until you have a consistent mixture.
    2. Pour avocado oil on a frying pan and preheat on medium heat.
    3. Roll the ground lamb mixture into balls, about 1 rounded tablespoon in size.
    4. Place each ball on the preheated frying pan.
    5. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. Remove the lid, flip the meatballs, then place the lid back on and cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
    6. While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk.
    7. After cooking the meatballs a total of 8-10 minutes, remove the lid and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Cook an additional 10 minutes (uncovered). The sauce should thicken and the meatballs will be cooked through.

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    Comments

    1. Katie

      May 24, 2023 at 7:29 pm

      My family and I love these lamb meatballs. Enjoy!

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    2. Patty

      October 22, 2024 at 4:16 pm

      I was looking for a simple and tasty ground lamb recipe that used ingredients one usually has on hand. This is it! Not only that, but this is probably one of the best lamb recipes I've come across. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Katie

        October 23, 2024 at 6:40 am

        Your comment just made my day! Thank you so much for leaving a review 🙂 I'm so glad you liked the meatballs.

        Reply
    3. Shari Kruyswijk

      June 20, 2025 at 1:08 pm

      We love this recipe! I make double the sauce to eat with rice. This recipe is both super delicious and the ingredients make for a happy tummies after eating it, which is a super big win. It's a recipe we go to nearly every week. Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Katie

        June 20, 2025 at 1:09 pm

        Oh wonderful! I'm so glad you love it 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

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