This Mediterranean-inspired Lamb Meatball Sub by @walleats is the sandwich of the summer! Juicy, 100% grass-fed lamb meatballs layered with a garlicky and creamy aioli all packed inside a fluffy roll. It's comforting, balanced, and bursting with flavor.
Cut
Ground Lamb
Cook
Grill
Serves
2
Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
15 minutes
Level
Basic
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Lamb Meatball Sub

Ingredients

  • 12-inch French bread or large hoagie roll
  • Homemade Garlic Mint Feta Aioli (see below)
  • Atkins Ranch Lamb Meatballs (see below to make from scratch)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp feta cheese
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Garlic Mint Feta Aioli

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt (5%)
  • 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garlic granules

Lamb Meatballs

  • 1 lb Atkins Ranch Ground Lamb
  • 1 Tbsp fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp shallot, minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp feta cheese
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg

Method

    1. Prepare aioli by adding mayo, Greek yogurt, feta and olive oil to a large glass and blend on high with immersion blender until smooth.
    2. Add mint and garlic granules, stir until combined and place in refrigerator to chill.
    3. Prepare lamb meatballs by adding all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined, separate into equal sized balls, place in refrigerator ~20 minutes prior to grilling to set.
    4. Grill meatballs over medium-high heat on oiled grates, frequently turning until fully cooked.
    5. Assemble sub by adding aioli to inside of bread, saving some to drizzle over top, followed by the lamb meatballs, cucumber, grape tomatoes, black olives, red onions and feta cheese.
    6. Add additional aioli, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
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