Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb; 3 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds; 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 15-ounce can)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
3 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds
3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs
5 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 15-ounce can)

1
In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the mint, the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
2
Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter.
3
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat.
4
Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned on all over, about 3 minutes.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
In a large deep frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat.
7
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the tomatoes and the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
9
Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
10
Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer.
11
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons mint.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb, 3 tablespoons chopped blanched almonds, 3 tablespoons dried bread crumbs, 5 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, and more.

Yes, Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce 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 with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce

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