No More Turkey Leftovers - Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: No More Turkey Leftovers - Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lamb Meatballs; 1 pound Ground Lamb; 1/2 Medium Size Yellow Onion (grated); 1 Egg; 1/2 cup Crackers* (ground); 2 Garlic Cloves (minced); 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice; 1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seed (crushed); 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper; Olive Oil; Pomegranate Arils; Pomegranate Sauce; 1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice; 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Servings: persons

Lamb Meatballs
1 pound Ground Lamb
1/2 Medium Size Yellow Onion (grated)
1 Egg
1/2 cup Crackers* (ground)
2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Fennel Seed (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Pomegranate Arils
Pomegranate Sauce
1 1/2 cups Unsweetened Pomegranate Juice
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon

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["Preheat oven to 450 degrees Farenheit.", "In a saucepan add pomegranate juice, brown sugar and cinnamon. Over medium high heat, reduce the juice to 1/2 cup. This should take roughly 20 minutes. When done, set sauce aside.", "Using the olive oil, oil the bottom and sides of an 8""x8"" baking pan and set aside.", "Place the ground lamb in a bowl and add the onion, egg, crackers, rosemary, lemon juice, fennel seed, salt and pepper. Using your hands, mix thoroughly. Once mixed, form the meatballs into 1 1/2"" - 2"" balls. Place them into the oiled baking pan.", "Roast meatballs, in oven, for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and brush on 2 coats of the pomegranate sauce. Put back into oven and roast for an additional 15 minutes (the meatballs will be cooked to a medium doneness).", "Remove from oven and serve meatballs over orzo pasta. Drizzle with pomegranate sauce and sprinkle with pomegranate arils.", "*I used whole wheat cocktail crackers. Any cracker that is not buttery or a woven wheat cracker should work well in this recipe."]

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lamb Meatballs, 1 pound Ground Lamb, 1/2 Medium Size Yellow Onion (grated), 1 Egg, and more.

Yes, No More Turkey Leftovers - 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.

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No More Turkey Leftovers - Lamb Meatballs

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