Easy Lamb Meatballs

Name: Easy Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American,Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup milk; 1 1/4 pounds ground lamb; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; Red pepper flakes, to taste, optional; 1 cup beef broth; 3 cups prepared tomato sauce

Flavorful ground lamb meatballs, seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, are baked and then simmered in sauce for an easy meal.

⭐ 4.6 (7 reviews) Prep: 40 minCook: 60 minTotal: 100 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Dinner Entree

Cuisine Tags:

American Middle Eastern

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450 F.
Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let sit for 20 minutes.
Add the remaining lamb meatball ingredients and mix until just combined.
Cook a small portion of the mixture to test seasoning; adjust as needed.
Form the mixture into 24 small meatballs and place them on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, turning halfway through.
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large saucepan, add all sauce ingredients, and bring to a simmer.
Cook covered over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, then taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve hot over pasta, rice, or couscous.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 290 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 93 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 22 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 1070 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 17 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g