My Second-Favorite Meatball Recipe

Name: My Second-Favorite Meatball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground lamb; 1 onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon zest (I used preserved); ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; cayenne; 24 ounces canned diced tomatoes (or fresh!)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground lamb
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon zest (I used preserved)
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
cayenne
24 ounces canned diced tomatoes (or fresh!)

1
Preheat oven to 350F Mix first 12 ingredients very well.
2
Form these into your meatballs, about the size of a Tablespoon.
3
Brown in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile -- While they are baking, heat the oil in a saute pan.
5
Cook onions until soft, add garlic and spices and cook 1 more minute (until you can smell them!
6
).
7
Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes, covered but stirring often.
8
Your meatballs are done in the oven, so remove them and carefully add them to the tomatoes.
9
Simmer for another 10 minutes.
10
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, mint or coriander.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground lamb, 1 onion, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, My Second-Favorite Meatball 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.

My Second-Favorite Meatball

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