Moroccan Lamb Cocktail Meatballs Recipe

Name: Moroccan Lamb Cocktail Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup boiling water; 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granule; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup dry couscous; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 beaten egg; 12 ounces canned beef gravy; 1/2 cup dried apricot, halved; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 1 cup nonfat beef broth; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup raisins

Servings: persons

1/3 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granule
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup dry couscous
1 lb ground lamb
1 beaten egg
12 ounces canned beef gravy
1/2 cup dried apricot, halved
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1 cup nonfat beef broth
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins

1
In a bowl, combine boiling water, chicken granules, onion salt and pepper.
2
Stir in couscous; cover and let stand 10 minutes.
3
Stir in lamb and egg; mix well. Form into 3/4 to 1-inch meatballs; place in baking pans.
4
Bake in 350u00b0F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until done.
5
Drain, keep warm.
6
In small saucepan, combine gravy, apricots, preserves, broth, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and raisins.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Simmer 5 minutes.
9
Pour over meatballs, toss to coat.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup boiling water, 1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granule, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Lamb Cocktail 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.

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Moroccan Lamb Cocktail Meatballs

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