LAMB MEATBALLS AND SAUCE

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These baked, ground lamb meatballs are a quite flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup milk
1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
1 egg, beaten
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 cups tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; oil lightly.
  • Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl. Soak bread crumbs until milk is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
  • Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook meatballs in the preheated oven until they are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, fresh mint, and red pepper flakes in a large sauce pan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 153.8 mg, Fat 43.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 2322.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

Sophia Gonza
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time.


DeadNotSleeping
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Korisnik Hedan
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


nakita heron
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Muizz Riaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's easily fixed.


Yogeshwar Das
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. They were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect.


Shakew Maghdid
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


sqinzie sqanser
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I served them over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Samuel Adu
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These meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try adding some more moisture to the meatballs next time.


James Howarth
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was a bit too thick for my taste, but that's easily fixed.


BiLaL KTK
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I tried this recipe and it was amazing! The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Aubryana Wilkerson
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This is a great recipe! The meatballs were flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I served them over pasta and it was a hit with my family.


Francina Zahra
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafa Cardona
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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The meatballs were dry and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Diana Hernandez
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they were so flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


rezon Suman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's easily fixed.


md Sishir
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Delicious! I made this dish for a party and everyone raved about it. The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing.


Muhammad Gulbaaz Khan
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The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was excellent. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll add some more moisture to the meatballs.


urfav
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I've made these meatballs a few times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and so delicious. I especially love the sauce.


Arleen Leiva
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These lamb meatballs were fantastic! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I served them over mashed potatoes, and they were a hit with my family.