Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1/2 pound 90% lean ground beef; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup water; 3 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed; Small mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound 90% lean ground beef
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup water
3 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, halved and warmed
Small mint leaves

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons onion and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Combine onion mixture, breadcrumbs, and mint; add lamb, beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and egg; stir gently. Shape into 30 (1-inch) meatballs.
2
Return pan to medium-high; add meatballs. Cook 4 minutes. Remove meatballs from pan. Add 1/2 cup onion to pan; saute 2 minutes. Add ginger and next 3 ingredients; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Return meatballs to pan; simmer 20 minutes or until done. Serve with pitas. Sprinkle with mint leaves.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Meatballs With Spiced 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.

Meatballs With Spiced Tomato Sauce

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