My thought process was simplistic word association. Spring, rebirth, lamb. And a specific lamb at that: this recipe for lamb meatballs with spiced tomato sauce.
The Key Difference Between Mutton And Lamb, And When To Cook With Each - Tasting Table
The USDA highlights that average U.S. beef consumption is about 67 pounds per person annually, while lamb consumption is only 0.7 pounds, primarily during holidays.