Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds American lamb, ground; 1 cup raisins, chopped; 1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped; 1 teaspoon; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 3 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dry; 1 sprig fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dry; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 [28 ounce] cans canned tomatoes, chopped, preferably San Marzano

Servings: persons

2 pounds American lamb, ground
1 cup raisins, chopped
1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped
1 teaspoon
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped
1/2 cup bread crumbs
3 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced, about 1 1/2 cups
1 bay leaf, fresh or dry
1 sprig fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dry
2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 [28 ounce] cans canned tomatoes, chopped, preferably San Marzano

1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Combine all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
3
Drizzle the olive oil into a large baking dish (9x12) making sure to evenly coat the entire surface (use your hand to help spread the oil).
4
Roll the mixture into round, golf ball sized meatballs making sure to pack the meat firmly.
5
Place the balls into the oiled baking dish such that all of the meatballs are lined up evenly in rows and are touching each of their four neighbors in a grid.
6
Roast until firm and cooked through (about 20 minutes).
7
Allow the meatballs to cool for five minutes before removing from the tray.Serve with Classic Tomato Sauce (recipe below).

1205

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds American lamb, ground, 1 cup raisins, chopped, 1/2 cup walnut pieces, chopped, 1 teaspoon, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mediterranean Lamb Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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