Lamb Meatballs And Orzo

• 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

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg.
2. Add in the ground lamb, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, milk, dill, salt and pepper; mix well to combine.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Shape lamb mixture into 1-inch balls; place balls on a large baking sheet with a rim.
5. Bake in a 400u0b0 oven for about 10 minutes or until browned.
6. Take out of oven and set aside.
7. Bring to chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
8. Add in the orzo; stir to combine.
9. Boil for 1 minute.
10. 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.
11. Place meatballs on top.
12. Decrease oven temp to 350u0b0 and bake, covered, for 40-50 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
13. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

egg, ground lamb, garlic, onion, breadcrumbs, milk, dill, salt, pepper, chicken, lemon juice, grated lemon, orzo pasta

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-meatballs-and-orzo-98978 (may not work)