LAMB AND HONEY MEATBALLS

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My adaptation of a recipe from the Summer 2009 Coles magazine, where it's listed as costing $A1.75 per serve. I've added several herbs, an apple and walnuts to the original recipe. Apple in meatballs adds moistness and flavour. If you want to keep the price down, perhaps add some extra onion, some more apple (depending on the price of apples) and then some more breadcrumbs - and either omit or reduce the quantity of walnuts. Another way of stretching this recipe further would be to add a can of drained, processed butter beans in step one, before shaping the mixture into meatballs. I've added herbs I particularly like: please feel free to vary the herbs to meet your taste preferences and to vary the quantities. I've specified mincing the onion, garlic and apple as I process mine in a mini processor. All of these could, of course, also be finely chopped. And if you're not overly fond of lemon, do consider an alternative!

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 32m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
500 g ground lamb or 16 ounces ground lamb
1 granny smith apple, minced
1 1/4 cups dried breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper
olive oil, for panfrying if panfrying rather than barbecuing
2 tablespoons honey
salad greens (optional) or baby spinach leaves, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, garlic, lamb mince/ground lamb,apple, breadcrumbs, thyme, rosemary, sage, lemon zest (not the juice), egg, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste; mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well-combined and shape into walnut-size balls.
  • Heat a barbecue hotplate to medium and cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally or panfry in olive oil, preferably in a non-stick pan for about 10 minutes or until nicely browned and thoroughly cooked.
  • Place the meatballs on a serving platter, pour the lemon juice over the meatballs and drizzle them with the honey; serve over rice or pasta or with your favourite potato salad, salad greens or baby spinach leaves or other salads.

Chase Morgan
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These meatballs were just okay. I think I would have preferred them with a different type of meat, like beef or pork.


R. Wilder
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These meatballs were amazing! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the honey glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Cherie Peters
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a savory glaze instead of a honey glaze.


Balu Sunwar
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I actually really enjoyed these meatballs. The honey glaze was the perfect complement to the lamb, and the meatballs were very moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.


Riaan Barkhuizen
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These meatballs were delicious! The lamb and honey combination was perfect, and the meatballs were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Obala Yes
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I love these meatballs! They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables, but they're also great on their own.


Pram Chand
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste, but overall they were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would use less salt next time.


Tyron
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Meh.


World Book
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for my husband's birthday dinner, and he loved them. They were so moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Kedembittle Aychluhem
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs turned out dry and overcooked. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making these again.


CK STAR
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These meatballs were just okay. The lamb flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, and the honey glaze was too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Zachary Stevens
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I made these meatballs for a potluck, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. They're easy to make and so flavorful.


Doreen Nalugo
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Delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I served them over rice, and they were a big hit with my family.


Ahad Butt
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These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The lamb and honey combination was unique and flavorful, and the meatballs were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


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