LAMB MEATBALLS WITH BARBERRIES, YOGURT & HERBS

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Categories     Lamb

Yield 30 small meatballs 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-2/3 lb minced lamb
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
2/3 oz parsley, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
¾ tsp ground allspice
¾ tsp ground cinnamon
6 tbs barberries or roughly chopped cranberries or sour cherries
1 large egg
Salt and black pepper
6 1/2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 1/2 lb large shallots, peeled
3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp white wine
2 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tsp sugar
5 oz dried figs
scant 1 cup Greek yogurt or Trader Joe European style
3 tbsp mixed soft herbs (such as mint, coriander, dill or tarragon), torn roughly
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, put the lamb, onions, parsley, garlic, allspice, cinnamon, sour cherries, egg, half a teaspoon of black pepper and a teaspoon of salt. Mix with your hands and roll into rounds about the size of a golf ball. Heat one-third of the oil in a large, heavy-based pot for which you have a tight-fitting lid. Over medium heat, cook the meatballs a few at a time, turning them around for a few minutes on medium heat, until they color all over. Remove from the pot and set aside. Repeat with the remaining meatballs. Wipe the pot clean and add the remaining oil. Add the whole peeled shallots and cook them over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden-brown all over. Pour in the wine, leave it to bubble for a minute or two, then add the stock, bay leaves, thyme, sugar and some salt and pepper. Arrange the figs and browned meatballs around and about the shallots; the meatballs need to be almost submerged in liquid. Bring to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to very low and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another hour, until the sauce has reduced and intensified in flavor. Taste and season as needed. Transfer to a large, deep serving dish. Whisk the yogurt, pour on top, sprinkle with herbs and serve.

Vusi Vincent Moshodi
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I will definitely be making these meatballs again soon.


gaming with emmi
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These meatballs were so easy to make and they turned out so flavorful.


Sibi meriam Kamaso
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I made these meatballs with ground turkey instead of lamb, and they were still delicious.


Ali Shar
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These meatballs were a little too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Amaia Bussi
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed the yogurt sauce in this recipe.


Britt Lewis
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover lamb. They're also perfect for a party or potluck.


Safyanjutt
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I love the combination of lamb and barberries. These meatballs are so unique and flavorful.


Black Spyder
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These meatballs were amazing! The perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Obiora Nkechinyere
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs were really dry. I followed the recipe exactly.


Joyce Wangui
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Tilak Basnet
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for lamb meatballs.


Lucinda Loftus
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them.


Amir Bukharskiy
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Frank James
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.


Ismail IF
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These meatballs were so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making them again.


Angelique Garza
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I substituted ground beef for the lamb, and it turned out great! This recipe is very versatile.


Shamol Karmoker
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the yogurt sauce helped to balance it out.


Ashirafu maliro
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these meatballs with no problem.


Melvin Johnson
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These lamb meatballs were a hit with my family! The combination of lamb, barberries, yogurt, and herbs was incredibly flavorful and juicy.