LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICED TOMATO SAUCE, MINT, AND FETA RECIPE - (4.9/5)
Provided by Chezlamere
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- First the sauce: pass the tomatoes through a food mill, toast the cumin seeds for a few minutes over medium heat, until they release their aroma and are lightly browned, pound them finely in a mortar. Heat a saucepan over medium high heat for 1 minute then add oil, the rosemary and chile and heat another minute. Add the onion, thyme, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne bay leaf and saute for 5-6 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the toms, sugar, juice and zest, heaping 1/2 tsp salt and some freshly ground pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes over medium low heat until reduced by one third. Taste for seasoning The meatballs: first of all, I would NEVER waste my time with lamb, preferring equal amounts freshly ground beef and pork in my kichenaid grinder. That said..... preheat oven to 400 In a large bowl mix together onions, cream, yolks, cinnamon, cumin, aleppo pepper and cayenne. Place the lamb in the bowl and season evenly with 2 1/2 tsp salt and lots of pepper. Add the breadcrumbs (this is where you can make it gluten free) and parsley. Combine the mixture well. Shape the balls into 1 1/2 oz balls, or use a cookie scoop and roll the contents after scooping out all the mixture into little piles. Pour the tomato sauce into a large oven to table baking dish Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the balls on it, spacing evenly after rolling them into balls. Turn the meatballs over during cooking. Watch the process as you don't want to overcook them as they will continue cooking in the sauce. When you suspect they are done, cut one in half and inspect for any lingering red colored uncooked meat. Once they are done remove tray from oven and warm up sauce on stovetop. Once the sauce has come to a slow boil, add the meatballs gently to the sauce coating all the meatballs, then bake in the oven for about 20 minutes I usually have a bag in the freezer of pureed leeks, or a roasted baby yam in the fridge. I have been known to add about 1/2 of pureed leek and one baby yam to the meat mixture. Meatballs are a great way to hide veg on the grandchildren. Don't be tempted to add butternut squash or any other squash, it's to squashyyyy tasting. Just the yam or/and pureed leek before serving add the crumbled feta and mint over the dish.
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[email protected]Yum!
Md Roman Ahmed
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Joey Arce
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.
Tanveer Wali
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I would make them again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
Mokgadi Patricia
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were perfect. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Melvin Seegers
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and everyone loved it.
SK SHipoN khan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of lamb, but I tried these meatballs because my husband loves them. I was pleasantly surprised! The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make these again, even though I'm not a huge fan of lam
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[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more liquid to the sauce next time. The flavor was good, but the texture was a bit off.
Levi Aceckerman Gaming
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. The sauce is flavorful and the meatballs are tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. The sauce was so flavorful and the meatballs were so tender. I will definitely be making these again.
Rosemary Rayford
[email protected]I'll pass.
Rhonda Roach
[email protected]Not bad.
Md Motin
[email protected]Delicious!
Jamie Bergeron
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I would make them again, but I would use less chili pepper next time.
khalid anwar.m
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs were dry and overcooked. The sauce was also bland. I won't be making these again.
IMELDA MUKENYA
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Nirmala Dhungana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly delicious. The spices in the tomato sauce really balanced out the gamey flavor of the lamb. I'll definitely be making these again!
Katerina Stadnyk
[email protected]These lamb meatballs were a hit with my family! The spiced tomato sauce was flavorful and aromatic, and the mint and feta added a refreshing touch. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and everyone loved it.