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Lamb Meatballs

Lamb Meatballs

Cost $20, save $25

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  • 20 Min
  • 24 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 2 pounds ground lamb

  • Seasonings and Herbs

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
    • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
    • 🧂 salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • 1 dash ground cinnamon

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 🧈 ½ cup unsalted butter

  • Vegetables

    • 5 shallots, minced
    • 🧄 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • Others

    • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
    • 🥚 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
    • 2 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce
    • ¼ cup wine
    • toothpicks

STEPS

1

Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.

2

Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.

3

Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.

4

Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

136

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 3
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Ground lamb can be replaced with beef or a mix of pork and beef for a different flavor profile.The sauce can be customized by using Greek marinade or a plain tomato base.To ensure even cooking, rotate the meatballs in the skillet frequently.