Lamb Meatballs with Feta Cheese

• minced lamb500 g
• olive oil2 msk
• yellow onion, finely chopped0.5 piece
• ground cinnamon1 msk
• cayenne pepper0.5 pinch
• paprika powder1 msk
• egg1 piece
• chopped green olives1 dl
• cooked rice1 dl
• salt and black pepper1.5 tsk
• feta cheese, cubed175 g
• warm beef broth1.5 dl

METHOD

1. 01Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. 02Heat a frying pan, add olive oil, and quickly sauté the finely chopped yellow onion with cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and paprika powder to avoid burning. Let cool.
3. 03In a large bowl, mix the cooled onion mixture, minced lamb, egg, chopped green olives, and cooked rice until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
4. 04Divide the lamb mixture into 15 equal portions. Press a piece of feta cheese into the center of each portion and roll into small, ping-pong ball sized meatballs.
5. 05Lightly brown the meatballs in butter (or more olive oil) in a frying pan until they have a nice golden color all over.
6. 06Place the browned meatballs in an ovenproof dish and pour warm beef broth around them.
7. 07Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
8. 08Serve in a bowl.