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Baked Brie and festive Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Class

Chef Tucker
Cook time: 90 minutes
Servings: 2-4
Difficulty: Intermediate
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What you'll learn

  • Learn how to combine ground lamb with various herbs and spices to create a festive and delicious dish.
  • Master the art of preparing a creamy and refreshing dip that complements the savory lamb meatballs - Tzatziki.
  • Learn how to choose the right Brie, how to wrap it in pastry, and how to bake it to perfection.

Mise En Place

Whisk
Large Bowl
Knife
Cheese Grater
Measuring Spoons
Chopping Board
Plate
Wooden Spoon
Rubber Spatula
Pastry Brush
Pan Spray
Sauce Pot
Spoon
Bowl

Shopping List

For Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki

Ground lamb, 1 pound

Olive oil, 2 tbsps

Greek yogurt, ½ cup

Persian cucumber, 1x

Feta cheese, 2 oz

Lamb spice mix

Mint, ¼ bunch

Lemon, 1x

Black pepper, 1 tsp

Dill, ½ bunch

Balinese Truffle Salt, to taste

Parsley, ¼ bunch

Aleppo chili powder, 1 tbsp

Rosemary, 5 bunches

Canola oil, 2 tbsps

Pickled shallots, 4 oz

For Holiday Baked Brie

8 oz wheel of brie, 1x

Brown Butter Truffle Honey, 1 jar

Rustic bakery crackers, 1 box

Thyme, ½ bunch

Rosemary, 2 sprigs

Balinese Truffle Salt, to taste

Pistachios, ¼ cup

Dried apricots, ½ cup

Fresh cranberries, ½ cup

Brown sugar, 2 tbsps

Orange juice, 1 cup

Water, 2 tbsps

Prep

  1. Prep for the Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki
  2. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  3. Mince the cucumber. Pick and chop the dill, mint, and parsley. Reserve a bit for garnish. Crumble the feta.
  4. To make the Tzatziki sauce: in a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, half the feta, the cucumber, mint, dill, the olive oil, and a handful of the chopped parsley. Season with lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of black pepper and truffle salt to taste. Add aleppo pepper (to taste) to spice up your life a little bit.
  5. Combine the ground lamb, the lamb spice, and a hearty pinch of salt. Mix together until fully combined.
  6. Prep for the Holiday Baked Brie
  7. Preheat your oven to 350F.
  8. Pick and chop the rosemary and the thyme. Save a few cute pieces for garnish.
  9. Chop the pistachios roughly. Leave a couple of them whole for garnish.

How to cook

  1. To Make the Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki
  2. Roll one 1-inch in diameter sized ball. This is your test ball. Heat your saute pan over medium high heat. When hot, add the canola oil. Wait until it glistens, then add in the test meatball. Sear on all sides until fully cooked. About 3-4 minutes. Taste and reseason the mixture. Repeat the process until you love the meatball flavor.
  3. Roll the remaining farce into meatballs and line up on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Ensure you spray the sheet tray first to ensure they are unstick.
  4. Pop the tray of meatballs into the oven and bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, start preparing the skewers. Remove a portion of the rosemary leaves from the bottom of each sprig, about 1-1.5 inches of space. This is where you will skewer the meatballs. Repeat until all the skewers are ready.
  6. When the meatballs are cooked, begin skewering each meatball on a rosemary sprig, pop a pickled shallot on the top.
  7. On the platter or wooden board, do a large swoosh of the Tzaziki sauce, and arrange the skewers nicely. Garnish with the reserved chopped herbs and serve it up hot!
  8. To Make the Holiday Baked Brie
  9. In a small pot over medium heat, stir together the cranberries and dried apricots, the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of water, a small pinch of truffle salt, a teaspoon each of thyme and rosemary, and the brown sugar. Let reduce until thickened and au sec. The cranberries will pop open.
  10. Optional bonus step: add an ounce of your favorite brown liquid and flambe! (for intermediate to advanced Gastronomy Gangsters) Then proceed with cooking down au sec and thickened.
  11. Score the brie on the top. Arrange nicely in the baking dish, and adorn the scored side of the cheese wheel with your cooked fruit mixture.
  12. Add the brie to a baking dish. Top with the fruity concoction and bake until very soft, about 10 minutes.
  13. Take out of the oven and top with more fresh herbs and the pistachios! Grab the crackers and serve on a wood board or platter. Snap a pic and tag me on Instagram! Happy Holidays!
  14. HOLIDAY BONUS RECIPE: Puff Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie
  15. Method to prepare this variation is exactly the same as the above recipe.
  16. Buy pre-made puff pastry dough or, better yet, follow Chef Jeremy’s homemade recipe!
  17. Unroll the puff pastry into a sheet and encase the wheel of brie with fruit topping into the puff pastry and seal it closed.
  18. Brush with egg wash lightly over the top.
  19. Bake until the puff pastry is golden brown and cooked through. Cheese may be oozing! Garnish and serve!

From the chef

Get ready to impress with this irresistible combination that's perfect for any gathering! We'll teach you the art of crafting perfectly baked Brie, oozing with creamy goodness. Then, dive into the world of festive lamb meatballs, seasoned to perfection and served with a zesty tzatziki dip. It's a flavor-packed experience that'll have your taste buds dancing in delight.

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