Lamb Meatballs Over Tandoori Naan Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs Over Tandoori Naan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lamb Meatballs:; 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried mint; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Sauce:; 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon capers; 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/4 teaspoon dried mint; salt and ground black pepper to taste; Remaining Ingredients:; 4 pieces tandoori naan bread; 8 slices Muenster cheese, or as needed

Servings: persons

Lamb Meatballs:
1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1 pound ground lamb
1 egg
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Sauce:
1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce
1 tablespoon capers
4 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
1/4 teaspoon dried mint
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Remaining Ingredients:
4 pieces tandoori naan bread
8 slices Muenster cheese, or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2
Mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon mint, dried basil, and parsley together in a large bowl. Add ground lamb, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix until evenly distributed. Form ground lamb into 1-inch balls and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and continue cooking until cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Remove meatballs from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Pour tomato sauce into a saucepan over low heat; add capers, fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper. Cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.
5
Place naan bread on a baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce and meatballs on the naan; cover with Muenster cheese slices.
6
Bake in the oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lamb Meatballs:, 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs Over Tandoori Naan 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 Over Tandoori Naan

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