Sweet and Spicy Sesame Lamb Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Sesame Lamb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/3 cup minced onion; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs; 1 large egg, beaten lightly; 1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted; 1 cup chutney (use your favorite); 1/4 cup orange juice; Cucumber and Cilantro Yogurt Dip, for serving

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup minced onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 cup fine fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/4 cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
1 cup chutney (use your favorite)
1/4 cup orange juice
Cucumber and Cilantro Yogurt Dip, for serving

1
Heat the oil in a small, nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened.
3
Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the salt, cumin, cayenne, allspice, and cinnamon.
4
Add the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, and sesame seeds and combine well.
5
Form the mixture into 1/4-inch meatballs, arranging them on a tray.
6
Preheat the oven to 450F.
7
Bake the meatballs in the upper third of the oven until golden and just cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, heat the chutney and orange juice in a large saucepan.
9
Toss in the cooked meatballs and stir gently to coat.
10
Remove the meatballs to a warm serving platter and serve with the yogurt dip.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/3 cup minced onion, 1 large clove garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Sesame 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.

Sweet and Spicy Sesame Lamb Meatballs

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