Mini Stuffed Lamb Meatballs With Pomegranate Glaze

Name: Mini Stuffed Lamb Meatballs With Pomegranate Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 large red onion finely chopped, plus a little extra to garnish; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves very finely chopped, plus more to garnish; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 pound Greek feta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (it's okay if some crumbles); 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large red onion finely chopped, plus a little extra to garnish
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground lamb
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves very finely chopped, plus more to garnish
1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound Greek feta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (it's okay if some crumbles)
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium pan, then saute the onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
3
In a large bowl, mix the onion-garlic mixture, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, mint, 5-spice powder, salt and pepper with your hands until just combined don't overmix.
4
Preheat the oven to 375F.
5
Take a cube of feta and form the lamb mixture around it, then roll lightly between your hands to make a meatball slightly smaller than a golf ball.
6
Repeat using the rest of the lamb, lining them up without touching on a foil-lined baking sheet.
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
8
Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes, pour pomegranate molasses into a small bowl.
9
Lightly dip each meatball in the molasses, then transfer to a serving platter.
10
Garnish with chopped red onion and mint and serve.

478

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 large red onion finely chopped, plus a little extra to garnish, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 pound ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Mini Stuffed Lamb Meatballs With Pomegranate Glaze 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!