LAMB MEATBALLS WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE

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Mediterranean-style meatballs served with a pomegranate juice reduction served with garlic and chive flavored yogurt and pita wedges. The meatballs are browned on the stove-top then finished in a slow oven.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 32 meatballs, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 lbs ground lamb
1 (16 ounce) bottle pomegranate juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (must strain liquid out of regular yogurt through a fine sieve or cheesecloth for about 1/2 hour to t) or 2 cups plain yogurt (must strain liquid out of regular yogurt through a fine sieve or cheesecloth for about 1/2 hour to t)
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped
1 garlic clove, minced
fresh mint leaves (optional)
toasted pita bread, wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F In a large bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, chopped mint, 2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper. Add lamb and mix well. Shape into about 32 meatballs and set aside.
  • To prepare the sauce bring the pomegranate juice to a boil in a medium saucepan. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 25 minutes until reduce to about 1/2 cup. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Brown the meatballs, in batches, being sure to turn meatballs a few times for even browning. Once browned transfer meatballs to a 15x10x1 inch baking dish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until and instant read thermometer reads 160°F when inserted in a meatball.
  • While meatballs are finishing prepare the yogurt sauce. In a medium bowl combine yogurt, 1 tablespoon snipped chives, and one minced garlic clove.
  • To serve, drizzle meatballs with pomegranate sauce, sprinkle with remaining snipped chives and mint if desired. Serve with the yogurt sauce and toasted pita wedges.

Bobby R Clark
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Njabulo Celimpilo Manqele
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover lamb. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Matthew McLaughlin
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The pomegranate sauce was the perfect touch.


Blthings
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These meatballs were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and juicy.


Texas Huck
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I probably wouldn't make it again.


Hassan Sarker
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I wasn't a fan of the pomegranate sauce. It was too sweet for my taste.


Mohammad Mamun
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the sauce next time.


harim Soultan
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I love that this recipe uses ground lamb. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb.


Aneel Kumar
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These meatballs were so easy to make. I was able to have them on the table in under an hour.


Art Castanuela
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The pomegranate sauce was the perfect complement to the lamb meatballs. It was sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice.


Hlelile Dlamini
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I made these meatballs for a dinner party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


mas mas
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These lamb meatballs were absolutely delightful! The combination of flavors from the lamb, pomegranate sauce, and spices was divine.