Lamb meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. Made with ground lamb, herbs, and spices, they are typically cooked in a sauce or broth and served with a variety of sides. Whether you prefer them grilled, baked, or pan-fried, lamb meatballs are sure to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore various recipes and techniques to create the perfect lamb meatball dish, so you can impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.
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LAMB MEATBALLS
This is a great alternative to regular meatballs. I have served these many times at cocktail parties, and they have always been a hit! The sauce adds a nice touch, but I have also served them with Greek marinade and plain.
Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.
- Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 144.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GREEK LAMB MEATBALLS IN LEMON SAUCE
Great lamb meatballs with an excellent lemon sauce.
Provided by Kerri
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Beat milk and egg together in a large bowl. Stir in bread crumbs, mint, parsley, onion, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add ground lamb; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce heat and cover; cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Simmer for 2 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Drain meatballs and transfer them to a serving dish. Spoon the lemon sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 144.2 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 767.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS
Provided by Victoria Granof
Categories Lamb Broil Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Spice Grill/Barbecue Bulgur Cookie Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Mix together everything but the oil with your hands. Form the mixture into ovals about the size and thickness of small hamburger patties.
- 2. Put the meat on skewers (as shown) and brush it with the oil. Grill or broil the patties for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
- 3. Serve with the dipping sauce (see above), if desired.
POSTRIO'S GOLDEN LENTIL SOUP WITH LAMB MEATBALLS
The relatively short cooking time of these lentils makes this soup simple to prepare. Golden lentils have a bright orange color and can be found in many health food stores. Your family and friends will be delighted with the result and may be a little surprised to find that they are eating lentil soup.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 41
Steps:
- Prepare the soup: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, carrot, garlic, turmeric, and cumin. Saute over high heat until the onions are glassy, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make a bouquet garni by tying together the celery, parsley, and thyme, and add to pan. Stir in the lentils and the chicken stock, season lightly with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. Skim as necessary.
- Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk. In a mixing bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, soaked bread crumbs, onion, raisins, egg, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and chili pepper flakes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on the platter you will place the meatballs on and rub oil into the palm of both hands. Form meat mixture into 40 golf ball-size meatballs, each approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or saute pan. Arrange the meatballs in 1 layer in the pan, quickly sear meatballs over high heat, and then place in the oven. Cook until the meatballs are well browned and firm to the touch, turning to brown all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Prepare the garnish: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Refrigerate until serving time.
- Return to the soup: Remove the celery bouquet. With an immersion blender, lightly blend soup (you want it to still be a little chunky). Correct seasoning, to taste. Alternatively, transfer 2/3 of the soup to a blender*. Blend until smooth and return to the saucepan.
- Ladle soup into 8 or 10 soup bowls. Divide the meatballs evenly among the soup bowls and drizzle the yogurt mixture over. Serve immediately.
- *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.
- Place the chicken bones in a 6-quart pot, pour water over to cover, and bring to a rolling boil. Skim off the scum that collects on the top. Add the remaining ingredients, lower the flame, and simmer about 2 hours, skimming as necessary. Strain into a clean bowl and cool. Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days, discarding hardened layer of fat before using or freezing.
- Yield: about 2 quarts
LAMB MEATBALLS
Make and share this Lamb Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix very well. (Easiest to mix with clean hands).
- Form by hand into 1 1 1/2 inch balls and place in a baking pan about 2 inches apart.
- Bake @ 350 for about 25 minutes or until done.
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS
Everyone must try Chuck Hughes' succulent spicy lamb meatballs mixed in a delicious tomato sauce and topped with creamy goat cheese and parsley.
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories main-dish
Time 3h25m
Yield s: 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper. Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- For the sauce: In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top. Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Naan Bread.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Flatten the dough with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot. Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter. Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough.
CURRIED LAMB MEATBALLS
I have been trying to duplicate a dish from my favorite Indian restaurant in Tucson, AZ. This is not it, close but not yet. It is, however, extremely tasty!
Provided by DesertChef
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Salt and pepper the lamb, then mix and form into little balls.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and start browning the meatballs.
- Slice the peppers and onion thinly and add to the browning meatballs. Shake the pan or stir every so often to brown the meatballs all over.
- When the meatballs are brown and the peppers and onions have softened slightly, add the butter and curry powder. Stir again and add the tomato sauce.
- Stir again and cover with a lid, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, stir in the spinach and cilantro and simmer 5 minutes.
- Serve with steamed basmati rice.
AROMATIC LAMB MEATBALLS
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield approximately 78 lamb meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the lamb into a bowl and add the scallions. Sprinkle over the spices, salt, and semolina, and then beat the egg adding to the bowl. Work everything together thoroughly with your hands, and then cover with plastic wrap and leave in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap and scoop out a scant teaspoon of the mixture. Roll in your hands to form the meatball and place on the lined baking sheet. Have a bowl of cold water beside you to dampen your hands with; this helps them not get too sticky for rolling the meatballs.
- When you are ready to cook them, heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a frying pan. Line another baking sheet with kitchen towel, and when the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches without overcrowding the pan. Cook them for about a minute a side, or until golden brown all over.
CHILE-CUMIN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER
Mullen serves these robustly flavored meatballs as a shared plate at El Colmado, his New York City tapas bar, but they're also a great main.
Provided by Chef Seamus Mullen
Categories Garlic Onion Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Ground Lamb Hot Pepper Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- Chile sauce:
- Toast chiles, red pepper flakes, and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and cumin seeds are golden, about 3 minutes.
- Let cool. Working in batches, finely grind in spice mill, then transfer to a blender. Add vinegar, paprika, and garlic to blender and blend until smooth. With motor running, gradually stream in oil and blend until combined. Transfer to a large bowl; season with salt.
- Do ahead: Chile sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- Meatballs and assembly:
- Pulse onion, chopped garlic, parsley, oregano, sage, fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until finely chopped. Add egg, lamb, and flour and pulse until evenly combined. Form lamb mixture into 1 1/2" balls.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches and adding another 1 tablespoon oil to skillet if needed, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, 5-8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain.
- Transfer all meatballs to bowl with chile sauce and toss to coat. Toss cucumber in a medium bowl with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon yogurt into bowls. Evenly divide meatballs among bowls; top with dressed cucumber and mint and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Do ahead: Meatball mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS
Succulent spicy lamb meatballs are mixed in a delicious tomato sauce and topped with creamy goat cheese and parsley. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Meatballs
Time 3h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For the meatballs:.
- Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper. Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- For the sauce:.
- In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top. Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Naan Bread.
- Naan Bread:.
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Flatten the dough with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
- Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot. Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter. Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough.
CURRIED LAMB MEATBALLS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put the lamb in a mixing bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet and add 1/2 cup of the onions and half of the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, until wilted. Sprinkle with cumin and ground coriander and stir. Let cool briefly.
- Scrape the onion mixture onto the lamb. Add the fresh coriander, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Blend well with the fingers. Shape the mixture into 20 round balls.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the remaining 3/4 cup chopped onions, the remaining garlic and the curry powder. Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted. Add the apples and banana and stir to blend.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Let simmer 15 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and pour the mixture into the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend thoroughly. Return the mixture to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the meatballs. It may be necessary to use two skillets or repeat the browning of the meatballs, half of them at a time. Turn the meatballs so that they brown evenly, about 5 minutes.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce, cover and let simmer about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 770, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 36 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS WITH RAISIN PESTO
Loving meatballs has never been this rewarding. They're gilded with lots of strong spices and set in a cooling swoosh of yogurt and anointed with the sweet brightness of a mint pesto. Sound fancy? Not really. We use ground lamb, which is naturally fatty and can be baked without sacrificing juiciness or a charred crust.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Quick and Healthy Quick & Easy Meatball Lamb Ground Lamb Raisin Mint Yogurt Parsley
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Combine egg, panko, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, finely chopped parsley, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Finely grate 1 garlic clove into bowl. Add lamb and mix with your hands until evenly distributed.
- Gently roll lamb mixture into 1 1/2"-diameter balls (about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 20). Place on a rimmed baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Bake meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, purée mint, raisins, parsley leaves with tender stems, remaining garlic clove, remaining 1/2 cup oil, and a big pinch of salt in a blender until smooth. Taste pesto; season with more salt if needed.
- Spread yogurt over plates and divide pesto and meatballs on top.
- Do Ahead
- Pesto can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Meatballs can be formed 2 months ahead; freeze on baking sheet until firm, about 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag and keep frozen.
LAMB MEATBALLS IN GREEN CURRY SAUCE
Provided by Rick Rodgers
Categories Lamb Super Bowl Dinner Lunch Meat Curry Party Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. To make the meatballs, mix the ground lamb, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, garam masala, and salt together in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- 2. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and chile and stir well. Open the can of coconut milk. Spoon out and measure 1/2 cup of the thick coconut milk that has risen to the top. Add to the saucepan with the cumin and garam masala. Cook until the onion mixture is softened and the coconut milk is reduced and looks oily, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup water, the cilantro, tamarind concentrate, and remaining coconut milk (about 1 1/4 cups). Whisk well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
- 3. Using your hands rinsed under cold water, shape the meat mixture into 24 equal small meatballs. Transfer to a plate. Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering sauce and cover with the lid ajar. Simmer until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are cooked through with no sign of pink, about 20 minutes. Season with salt. Serve hot.
CRISPY LAMB MEATBALLS WITH CHICKPEAS AND EGGPLANT
This dish does not shy away from fat in the best way possible. From the lamb to the olive oil to the yogurt used as a sauce at the end, this is a one-skillet meal that feels worthy of a weekend spread. Since these meatballs aren't made with binders like eggs or bread, they're truly best made with a fatty meat like lamb. If you decide to use pork or beef instead, make sure it's a mixture with a higher fat content or the meatballs could turn out dry. Since eggplant can really soak up oil when pan-frying, feel free to add more to the skillet as the slices cook.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, weekday, meat, meatballs, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine lamb, fennel seeds, garlic and 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and black pepper to taste, and mix until everything is well combined and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Using your hands, roll lamb mixture into balls about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. You should have about 12 meatballs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs - work in batches if your skillet can't comfortably fit them all without crowding - and cook, gently rotating them occasionally so they more or less brown on all sides while keeping a vaguely round shape, 8 to 10 minutes. (Do not stress about this part; they will be delicious no matter what shape they are.) After they are evenly browned and cooked through, transfer them to a plate, leaving the fat and any browned bits behind.
- Add 4 tablespoons oil to the skillet and, working in batches, if needed, add eggplant slices in an even layer, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook the slices, flipping them once, until they are browned on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil as needed. After eggplant slices are cooked and browned, transfer them to the plate with the meatballs.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the skillet, along with chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, shaking the skillet and stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. (They won't exactly crisp; you're just looking to take the edge off and get them nicely seasoned.)
- Season yogurt with salt and pepper and smear onto the bottom of a large plate or serving platter. Top with meatballs, eggplant and chickpeas. Scatter with greens and cilantro, and then squeeze lemon halves over everything before serving.
SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS AND LENTILS
If you have never experienced a "flavor bomb" exploding in your mouth try this. Comes from Middle East. An all time favorite in my home - guests who have had it once ask if it's on the menu when they are invited again. Says it all I think.
Provided by Micmac
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine lamb, bacon, water, garlic, mint, parsley, spices and seasoning.
- Mix well.
- (This can also be done in a food processor but do not process the mixture to a puree, just process in short bursts to combine).
- Divide the mixture into about 25-30 small meatballs- flatten a little to a disc shape.
- Place on tray and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To prepare the lentils, heat the olive oil in pan and add the onion, carrot and cloves of garlic and saute for 5 minutes until the onions have become transparent.
- Add the lentils and stir to coat with the oil, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 cup tomatoes, chicken stock, seasoning and bouquet garni.
- Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.
- Cover and cook until the lentils are tender.
- Discard the bouquet garni.
- Heat extra olive oil in a pan and saute the meatballs in batches in a single layer.
- Remove and add to the lentils.
- Continue to simmer the meatballs and lentils for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Add the remaining cup of tomatoes and cook a further 10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve in large soup plates and garnish with the mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1145.3, Fat 85.1, SaturatedFat 29.8, Cholesterol 181.7, Sodium 1066.7, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 11.5, Protein 54.8
PEPPER MONKEY LAMB MEATBALLS
Provided by Ardie A. Davis
Categories Lamb Fourth of July Yogurt Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Feta Ground Lamb Spice Spinach Family Reunion Grill Grill/Barbecue Cilantro Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes about 48 meatballs, serving 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Make the Spicy Afghan Green Sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. This can be done 1 to 3 days in advance. It is best to make the sauce at least 1 day in advance to give the flavors time to blend.
- Preheat a grill to about 375°F for direct cooking.
- Make the meatballs: Place the cumin, coriander, cardamom seeds, and star anise in a small skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool, then grind in a spice or coffee grinder. Add the turmeric, seasoned salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne and mix well.
- Place the ground lamb in a large bowl. Add the spices along with the onion, ginger, garlic, mint, feta, and spinach and mix well, but do not overmix as this will result in a tough texture. Form the mixture into meatballs 1 to 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on the grill grate and cook for about 14 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on a meat thermometer, rotating the meatballs frequently to ensure that they caramelize evenly.
- Serve with the dipping sauce.
GRILLED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SALSA VERDE
Soak bamboo skewers in water first for about 30 minutes, to prevent them from scorching on the grill.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h20m
Yield Makes about 60
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Meatballs: Working in batches, pulse bread into coarse crumbs in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with milk, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, puree onion and garlic in processor until smooth. Add egg white, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine. Stir onion mixture into breadcrumbs. Add lamb and pork; gently mix until just combined. With dampened hands, form mixture into 1-inch-diameter balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 day. (Or freeze until firm, then transfer to resealable plastic bags and freeze up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator.)
- Preheat grill for direct heat. Thread 2 meatballs onto each skewer and brush with oil. Grill meatballs, turning a few times, until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Salsa verde: Stir together lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper flakes in a bowl until salt is dissolved. Puree lemon mixture with herbs and oil in processor until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto surface. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 1 day; dollop onto warm meatballs.
NORTHERN INDIAN LAMB MEATBALLS
Simmered in a silky tomato-based sauce, these delicate lamb meatballs have sweet prune centers. Indian flatbread and pickled carrots are, respectively, mild and mouthpuckering foils for the curry.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Lamb Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Process garlic, ginger, and 1 1/2 teaspoons water in a food processor until a chunky paste forms; set aside.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Set aside one quarter of onion in a large bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 1/2 cup water, the turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and 2 tablespoons coriander to onion in skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add tomato sauce, 1 1/2 cups water, and the bay leaf. Season with salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer.
- Mix reserved onion, lamb, breadcrumbs, cilantro, egg, 1 teaspoon each garlic paste and salt, and remaining teaspoon coriander and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Divide into 24 pieces; roll into balls. Stuff each meatball with a prune quarter; roll to enclose.
- Add meatballs to simmering sauce (add water if meatballs are not covered by sauce). Cook until sauce has thickened, about 40 minutes. Stir in garam masala.
MIDDLE EASTERN SESAME LAMB MEATBALLS WITH MINTED YOGURT DIP
Steps:
- To make the meatballs:
- In a small non-stick skillet cook onion and garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in mint, salt, allspice, and cinnamon. Add lamb, bread crumbs, egg, and currants and combine well. Form level tablespoons of lamb mixture into 1 1/4-inch meatballs, arranging on a tray as formed.
- In a small bowl roll half of meatballs, 1 at a time, in black sesame seeds until coated, transferring to a rack set in a shallow baking pan. Coat remaining meatballs with white sesame seeds in same manner, transferring to rack. Meatballs may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Bake meatballs in upper third of oven 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and just cooked through.
- To make the yogurt dip:
- In a fine sieve set over a bowl drain yogurt, covered and chilled, 3 hours. Discard whey in bowl and transfer yogurt cheese to bowl. Yogurt cheese may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
- Into yogurt cheese stir mint and salt. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
LEBANESE LAMB MEATBALLS
An everyday ingredient, ground lamb, is transformed into a tasty Middle Eastern dish in this simple but effective recipe. Very nice in pita bread with hummus.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the onion, parsley and mint in a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until thoroughly mixed together. Divide this mixture into 24 portions. Using wet hands gently shape into rissoles.
- Preheat the grill. Place the rissoles on a preheated, lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill for 5-6 minutes or until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Serve hot or cold.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ground lamb that is at least 80% lean. - Add bread crumbs to the lamb mixture to help bind it together and keep the meatballs moist. - Use a variety of herbs and spices to season the lamb meatballs, such as cumin, coriander, mint, and garlic. - Pan-fry the lamb meatballs over medium heat until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. - Serve the lamb meatballs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tzatziki sauce, hummus, or tahini sauce.Conclusion:
Lamb meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a little creativity, you can create lamb meatballs that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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