--- title: Goat Meatballs description: An easy, quick recipe to bring goat to your dinner table. image: https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hubfs/goatmeatballs-8902.jpg --- [![wop-logo-black-desktop@2x](https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wop-logo-black-desktop@2x.png?width=280&name=wop-logo-black-desktop@2x.png)](https://www.whiteoakpastures.com) # Goat Meatballs Posted by [Laura Mortelliti](https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/recipes/author/laura-mortelliti) Jul 11, 2016 4:59:00 PM ***![goatmeatballs-8926.jpg](https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goatmeatballs-8926.jpg?width=1024&name=goatmeatballs-8926.jpg)***   ***Ingredients:** 4 servings* *Chile Sauce* - **3 pasilla chiles, seeds removed, chopped - 1.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - 1 tbsp cumin seeds - 1/4 Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika - 1 garlic clove, chopped - 1/2 cup olive oil - Kosher salt *Meatballs and Assembly* - 1/4 small onion, chopped - 8 garlic cloves, 7 chopped and 1 clove finely grated - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley - 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano - 1 tsp chopped fresh sage - 3/4 tsp fennel seeds - 3/4 tsp ground cumin - 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more - 1 large egg - 1.25 lb [White Oak Pastures Grassfed, Pasture-raised Ground Goat](http://www.whiteoakpastures.com/goat/grass-fed-ground-goat.asp) - 1 tbsp rice flour or all-purpose flour - 4-5 tbsp olive oil, divided - 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced - 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice - 1.5 tbsp Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar - Freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 cup plain sheep's milk or cow's whole milk yogurt - 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint - Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving) *Special Equipment* - A spice mill or mortar and pestle  ![goatmeatballs-8741.jpg](https://blog.whiteoakpastures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/goatmeatballs-8741.jpg?width=640&name=goatmeatballs-8741.jpg) ***Preparation:*** ***Chile Sauce*** **Toast chiles, red pepper flakes, and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and cumin seeds are golden, about 3 minutes. Let cool.** **Working in batches, finely grind in spice mill, then transfer to a blender.** **Add vinegar, paprika, and garlic to blender and blend until smooth. With motor running, gradually stream oil and blend until combined. Transfer to large bowl; season with salt. **** **Do Ahead**: Chile sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.** ** *Meatballs and Assembly*** **Pulse onion, chopped garlic, parsley, oregano, sage, fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, and 1 tbsp salt in a food processor, scrapping down sides as needed, until finely chopped. Add egg, goat, and flour and pulse until evenly combined. Form goat mixture into 1½” balls. **** Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches and adding another 1 tbsp oil to skillet if needed, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, 5-8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain. **** Transfer all meatballs to bowl with chile sauce and toss to coat. Toss cucumber in a medium bowl with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 2 tbsp oil; season with salt and pepper. Spoon yogurt into bowls. Evenly divide meatballs among bowls; top with dressed cucumber and mint and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. **** **Do Ahead**: Meatball mixture can be made 1 day ahead. 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