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.

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.

My Personal Notes

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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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Second-Favorite Meatball

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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