Falafel-Spiced Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Falafel-Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (15 grams) sesame seeds; 1 pound (455 grams) ground lamb; 2/3 cup (40 grams) fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup (60 ml) water; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1 large egg; 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper; Pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes; Olive oil, for cooking

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (15 grams) sesame seeds
1 pound (455 grams) ground lamb
2/3 cup (40 grams) fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (60 ml) water
1 teaspoon table salt
1 large egg
2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
Pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes
Olive oil, for cooking

1
Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. If you plan to skip the stovetop browning and only bake these, line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment.
2
Put the sesame seeds in a small skillet, and place the skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the seeds smell toasty and are beginning to turn golden. I never pay attention to exactly how long this takes, but it's not terribly long.
3
While the sesame seeds toast, put the lamb through cayenne in a medium bowl. When they're ready, add the toasted sesame seeds. Mix with a fork (or with your hand, my preference) until evenly mixed. Form the meat mixture into 11/2-inch, or golf-ball-sized, balls. (This is easiest to do if your hands are wet; that will help to keep the meat from sticking to you.) If you plan to brown the meatballs on the stove-top, arrange them on a tray or large plate; if you plan to only bake them, arrange them on the prepared sheet pan.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (15 grams) sesame seeds, 1 pound (455 grams) ground lamb, 2/3 cup (40 grams) fresh breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, and more.

Yes, Falafel-Spiced Lamb Meatballs 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.

Falafel-Spiced Lamb Meatballs

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