Lamb Meatballs And Orzo - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large egg
1 lb ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium, if using canned)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1 cup orzo pasta

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
Take out of oven and set aside.
Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
Boil for 1 minute.
Transfer orzo mixture into a 2 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray; spread mixture out evenly.
Place meatballs on top.
Decrease oven temp to 350\u00b0 and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.