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Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

Lamb Meatballs and Sauce

Cost $20, save $15

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  • 60 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 1 ¼ pounds ground lamb

  • Base Ingredients

    • 🍞 ½ cup dry bread crumbs
    • 🥛 ½ cup milk
    • 🥚 1 large egg, beaten

  • Vegetables & Herbs

    • 🧄 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
    • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • Condiments & Spices

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 1 ½ teaspoons salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • Liquids

    • 🍅 3 cups tomato sauce
    • 1 cup chicken stock

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with oil.

2

Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl; soak until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 30 minutes.

3

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.

4

Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.

5

Cook in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.

6

Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, mint, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

610

Calories

  • 31
    Protein
  • 24
    Carbs
  • 44
    Fats

💡 Serve over lemon couscous for a Mediterranean twist.Use fresh rosemary and mint for enhanced flavor.These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use.