Lamb And Apricot Meatballs (Oamc) Recipe

Name: Lamb And Apricot Meatballs (Oamc)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 red onions, very finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 ounce of fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 lb lean ground lamb; 8 dried apricots, finely chopped; 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, very finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 ounce of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground lamb
8 dried apricots, finely chopped
2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
salt and pepper

1
heat 2 tsp of the oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 minutes Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few more minutes.
2
Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced.
3
Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs.
4
Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pand and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to). Stir into the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through.
5
Serve with pita bread and salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 olive oil, 2 red onions, very finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Lamb And Apricot Meatballs (Oamc) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb And Apricot Meatballs (Oamc)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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