Pelota

Name: Pelota
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground lamb; 1 whole egg; 3 egg whites (*); 1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup breadcrumbs, fine ground; oil

Eats Now Editorial Team · 598 kcal · Meat & Poultry

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Pelota – a delicious recipe with lean ground lamb, egg, egg whites, nutmeg, ground cloves, cumin. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground lamb
1 whole egg
3 egg whites (*)
1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, fresh ground
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup breadcrumbs, fine ground
oil

1
Mix everything but crumbs together very well.
2
Make into ping pong sized balls.
3
Roll in bread crumbs.
4
Brown in hot oil.
5
* This was my change instead of four whole eggs.

598

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground lamb, 1 whole egg, 3 egg whites (*), 1 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh ground, and more.

Yes, Pelota 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
598 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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