the Breville Test Kitchen
Lamb Meatballs and Potato Pita Pockets
This is handheld, homework-fuelling gold. Quick to make and fun to eat with all the flavors of authentic Greek souvlaki.
40 mins total time
40 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
1 lb baby potatoescut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tsp dried oreganodivided
2 tsp kosher saltdivided
3 tbsp olive oildivided
1 lb ground lamb
⅔ cup (1¾ oz) grated parmesan
⅓ cup (¾ oz) panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
Freshly ground black pepperto season
1 red onionsliced
7 oz grape tomatoes
4 x 6-inch pita breadwarmed
2 Persian cucumberschopped
For the yogurt sauce
¾ cup (6¼ oz) plain Greek-style yogurt
1 clove garlicminced
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp finely shredded mint
Instructions
- 1Place the potatoes, half the oregano, half the salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to the roasting pan.
- 2Place the lamb, remaining oregano and salt, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg and pepper in a bowl and using your hands, mix to combine.
- 3Using a tablespoon measure, roll 2 tablespoons of the lamb mixture into balls and place on a tray. You should have approximately 20 balls.Tip: The meatballs can be refrigerated at this point if you're not cooking them straight away.
- 4Insert the oven rack into position 2 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 425°F, for 30 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
- 5Place the onion and tomatoes in a large bowl, add the remaining oil and toss to coat.
- 6Once preheated, place the potatoes in the oven and air fry for 30 minutes. When the oven signals, using a spatula turn the potatoes, add the onion and tomatoes and top with the meatballs. Return to the oven and continue cooking. Meanwhile, prepare the yogurt sauce.
- 7To make the yogurt sauce, place the yogurt, garlic, salt and mint in a bowl and mix to combine.
- 8The meatballs should be golden brown and read 160°F when tested with a meat thermometer. If not, press A Bit More.
- 9Halve the pita to create a handy pocket. Fill with the veggies and golden meatballs, then top with the cucumber and yogurt sauce. Time to dig in!
