Lamb Meatballs Extraordinaire Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs Extraordinaire
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 large onions in small dice; 5 pounds ground lamb; 4 pounds ground sirloin; 4 whole eggs; 4 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs; 2 1/4 cups heavy cream; 3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 5 tablespoons salt (trust me); 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup minced Italian parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
3 large onions in small dice
5 pounds ground lamb
4 pounds ground sirloin
4 whole eggs
4 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
5 tablespoons salt (trust me)
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup minced Italian parsley leaves

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1. Put the olive oil, onion, and 1 tablespoon salt in a wide saute pan and cook over medium heat without browning, until soft. about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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2. Crumble the meat into a large bowl then add all the other ingredients, including the onions. Mix together well without mashing.
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3. a. Either roll into walnut sized pieces, saute to medium and use as hors d'oeuvres with a splash of aged balsamic and a gremolata made by cutting sage, parsley, and orange zest into very fine julienne; add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and scatter the meatballs with this mixture.
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3.b. Or, roll to 3 ounce balls, saute to medium and poach to finish cooking in your favorite tomato sauce.
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3.c. Or, gently form 6 ounce burgers (make a depression in the middle with your thumb). Grill over medium high heat, dust with a finish of salt and pepper and serve with goat cheese and Boston lettuce on a grilled brioche bun.

2625

kcal

Calories

208

Fat

Carbs

161

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 large onions in small dice, 5 pounds ground lamb, 4 pounds ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs Extraordinaire 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 Extraordinaire

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