Lamb, Beet, And Cracked Wheat Meatballs With Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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   Adjust oven rack to center position and preheat oven to 350u00b0F. In a medium bowl, cover the cracked wheat with 1 cup boiling water, then set aside to swell. Put the grated cucumber in a colander set over a bowl and sprinkle generously with salt. Allow it to drain for at least 15 minutes.

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   Combine the grated beets and onion in a large bowl. Add the ground lamb, garlic, dill, parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Squeeze any excess water from the wheat and add it to the mixture. Mix well. Form the mixture into small meatballs about the size of a golf ball.

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   Squeeze the water from the cucumber and combine it with the mint, capers, and yogurt. Taste and season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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   Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet, over medium heat until shimmering. Add as many meatballs as can fit without crowding and brown them well on all sides, about 6 minutes total. As they finish, move them to a rimmed baking sheet. Once all meatballs are browned, transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with the yogurt sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.