{"id":32252,"date":"2025-09-10T11:57:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T04:57:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32252"},"modified":"2025-09-10T11:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T04:57:12","slug":"cava-copycat-spicy-lamb-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cava-copycat-spicy-lamb-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Cava Copycat Spicy Lamb Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/cava-copycat-spicy-lamb-meatballs\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cava-Copycat-Spicy-Lamb-Meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cava-Copycat-Spicy-Lamb-Meatballs.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cava-Copycat-Spicy-Lamb-Meatballs-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Cava-Copycat-Spicy-Lamb-Meatballs-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to recreate Cava\u2019s famous spicy meatballs right in your own kitchen, and they&#8217;re even better than the original! These meatballs are bursting with the bold flavors of North African merguez, striking a perfect balance between spicy heat and earthy spices. They make for a fantastic quick dinner option that pairs well with a salad, rice bowl, or couscous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32254-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Cava Copycat Spicy Lamb Meatballs<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>1 pound ground lamb<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro<\/li><li>1 tablespoon minced garlic<\/li><li>3 tablespoons harissa (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon coriander<\/li><li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ginger<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon turmeric<\/li><li>1\/8 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with parsley, cilantro, garlic, harissa, coriander, cumin, ginger, salt, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon.<\/li><li>Shape the mixture into balls, using about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture for each meatball. You can adjust the size according to your preference; this recipe yields about 10 to 15 meatballs.<\/li><li>Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.<\/li><li>Add the meatballs to the pan, making sure to space them apart for even cooking.<\/li><li>Sear the meatballs for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes or until cooked through in the center.<\/li><li>Remove the meatballs from the heat and serve them in a salad, wrap, or rice bowl for a delicious and satisfying meal!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dinner, Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32254-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Cava Copycat Spicy Lamb Meatballs<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<ul><li>1 pound ground lamb<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro<\/li><li>1 tablespoon minced garlic<\/li><li>3 tablespoons harissa (adjust to taste)<\/li><li>1 teaspoon coriander<\/li><li>1 teaspoon cumin<\/li><li>1 teaspoon ginger<\/li><li>1 teaspoon salt<\/li><li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon turmeric<\/li><li>1\/8 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li><li>1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<ol><li>In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb with parsley, cilantro, garlic, harissa, coriander, cumin, ginger, salt, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon.<\/li><li>Shape the mixture into balls, using about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture for each meatball. You can adjust the size according to your preference; this recipe yields about 10 to 15 meatballs.<\/li><li>Heat a pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.<\/li><li>Add the meatballs to the pan, making sure to space them apart for even cooking.<\/li><li>Sear the meatballs for about 3 minutes on one side, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes or until cooked through in the center.<\/li><li>Remove the meatballs from the heat and serve them in a salad, wrap, or rice bowl for a delicious and satisfying meal!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Dinner, Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to recreate Cava\u2019s famous spicy meatballs right in your own kitchen, and they&#8217;re even better than the original! 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