Spicy Lamb Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb; 1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs; 1 onion peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped; 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed; 1 red chili finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 15 ounces chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 tablespoon chili sauce; couscous steamed to serve; green beans to serve

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb
1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
1 onion peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
1 red chili finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
15 ounces chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon chili sauce
couscous steamed to serve
green beans to serve

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
2
In a large bowl, combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, onion, cilantro, garlic, chili, cumin and zest. Mix well and season to taste, then roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls.
3
Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and spray with oil. Bake for 12-15 mins, until cooked through.
4
Meanwhile, make the sauce. Heat the oil over a medium heat in a large skillet. Saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 mins, until the onion is tender, then stir in all the remaining ingredients. Simmer for 4-5 mins, until thickened slightly.
5
Add the meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 mins more, stirring gently, to heat through. Serve with couscous and beans.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground lamb, 1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs, 1 onion peeled and chopped, 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb Meatballs In Tomato Sauce 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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Spicy Lamb Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

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