Easy Lamb Meatballs
For a change of pace, try ground lamb the next time you make meatballs. The lamb works perfectly with the Middle Eastern spices in this easy recipe.
- Preparation:
- Cooking:
- Total:
- Serves: 8 persons
Ingredients
- For the Lamb Meatballs:
- ½cup breadcrumbs
- ½cup milk
- 1 ¼pounds ground lamb
- 1egg (beaten)
- 2cloves garlic (mashed)
- 2teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
- ½teaspoon oregano
- 1teaspoon black pepper
- 1pinch cayenne
- 1 ½teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- 1tablespoon cumin
- ½teaspoon cinnamon
- 1tablespoon olive oil
- 1tablespoon tomato paste
- For the Sauce:
- ¼cup chopped fresh mint
- Optional: red pepper flakes (to taste)
- 1cup beef broth
- 3cups prepared tomato sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Mix together the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl and let sit for 20 minutes.Step 3
Add the rest of the lamb meatball ingredients and mix with your hands until just combined.Step 4
To test the seasoning, cook a small piece of the lamb mixture in a skillet to check for salt and pepper. Add more seasoning if necessary.Step 5
With damp hands, form the mixture into 24 small meatballs and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet.Step 6
Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes to brown, turning once halfway through.Step 7
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large saucepan and add the sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook, covered, over low heat, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning.Step 8
Serve hot over pasta, rice, or couscous and enjoy.