Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 5 shallots, minced; 2 pounds ground lamb; 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato sauce; 1/4 cup wine; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 dash ground cinnamon; toothpicks

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 shallots, minced
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1/4 cup wine
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 dash ground cinnamon
toothpicks

1
Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
2
Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3
Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.
4
Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 5 shallots, minced, 2 pounds ground lamb, 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lamb Meatballs

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