These baked, ground lamb meatballs are a quite flavorful alternative to traditional meatballs.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; oil lightly.
Step 3
Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl. Soak bread crumbs until milk is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Cook meatballs in the preheated oven until they are slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Step 7
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 (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 610 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat44g | 56% |
Saturated Fat16g | 82% |
Cholesterol154mg | 51% |
Sodium2323mg | 101% |
Total Carbohydrate24g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein31g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 79% |
Calcium146mg | 11% |
Iron7mg | 36% |
Potassium1110mg | 24% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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