Cook The Book: 'Almost Meatless' Albondigas Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: 'Almost Meatless' Albondigas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup steel-cut oatmeal; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped plus more for garnish; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons), divided; 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped into a paste; 4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup); 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup water; Juice of 1 lime

Servings: persons

1/2 cup steel-cut oatmeal
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped plus more for garnish
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons), divided
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped into a paste
4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound ground lamb
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup water
Juice of 1 lime

1
Mix together the oatmeal, cilantro, half the garlic, the chipotle, 2 teaspoons of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Gently work the lamb into the mixture, distributing it evenly. Form balls out of tablespoon-size scoops of the mixture and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic, cumin, and coriander, cooking for an additional 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and water and stir to combine.
3
Bring the sauce to a simmer and add the meatballs. Simmer partially covered for 45 minutes.
4
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste, squeeze the lime juice over top, and serve with extra chopped cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup steel-cut oatmeal, 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped plus more for garnish, 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons), divided, 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and chopped into a paste, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: 'Almost Meatless' Albondigas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cook The Book: 'Almost Meatless' Albondigas

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