CUMIN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH TAHINI YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE
Meatballs are not the kind of thing one would usually think of as quick-and-easy-dinner fare. All that rolling and frying can take forever, making meatballs a weekend project for a leisurely afternoon. There are, however, shortcuts - if you can suppress your perfectionist urges. You can use this recipe as a template for whatever kind of ground meat you like. Lamb is earthy and works well with the creamy tahini sauce, reminiscent of a carnivore's falafel. But beef, turkey, veal or pork are good substitutes. And all will make equally good blobs and none will be a project. Just a fast and filling dinner any night of the week.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat broiler with an oven rack placed 3 inches below heat source.
- Using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a knife, make a paste with garlic and a pinch of salt. Put half the garlic paste in a large bowl and add lamb, 1 teaspoon of the salt, cumin, hot sauce, pepper, chile powder, scallion and 1 tablespoon parsley. Mix to combine.
- Shape lamb mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on an oiled rimmed baking sheet. Make sure meatballs are spaced at least 1 inch apart. Transfer baking sheet to oven and broil meatballs for 8 to 10 minutes, or until browned on top and slightly pink on the inside.
- Meanwhile, combine yogurt, tahini, remaining garlic paste,1/4 teaspoon salt and the lemon juice to taste.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving platter or individual plates and serve with tahini sauce and extra hot sauce, if you like. Garnish with the remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 363 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram
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Noyon Moni
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the cumin in this recipe, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It adds a really nice depth of flavor to the meatballs. The yogurt dipping sauce is also really good. I'll definitely be making these again.
Usman Omar
[email protected]These meatballs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of cumin and lamb. The yogurt dipping sauce is also really good. I'll definitely be making these again.
Lawrence Pulaski
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the tahini yogurt dipping sauce. It was the perfect complement to the meatballs.
Zeshan Shah
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some more moisture next time, maybe some grated zucchini or chopped onion.
Elvira Jimenez
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and tasted amazing! I used ground beef instead of lamb, and they turned out great. The dipping sauce is also really good.
Angelia Jenkins
[email protected]I've made these meatballs twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the meatballs are cooked perfectly. I love serving them with rice and vegetables.
Umar Ali Khan
[email protected]These meatballs are delicious! The cumin and lamb flavors are a perfect combination, and the meatballs are so tender and juicy. I served them with the yogurt dipping sauce, and it was a huge hit with my family. Definitely recommend!
Puja Ganguli
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the cumin in this recipe, but I'm glad I gave it a try. It adds a really nice depth of flavor to the meatballs. The yogurt dipping sauce is also really good. I'll definitely be making these again.
muhammad khaliq
[email protected]These meatballs are so flavorful and juicy. I love the combination of cumin and lamb. The yogurt dipping sauce is also really good. I'll definitely be making these again.
Abel Biruk
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the tahini yogurt dipping sauce. It was the perfect complement to the meatballs.
Maureen Murphy
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some more moisture next time, maybe some grated zucchini or chopped onion.
Nadeem Weitz
[email protected]These meatballs were so easy to make and tasted amazing! I used ground beef instead of lamb, and they turned out great. The dipping sauce is also really good.
anmarie Anmarie
[email protected]I've made these meatballs twice now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the meatballs are cooked perfectly. I love serving them with rice and vegetables.
Khan samara Adenzai
[email protected]This lamb meatball recipe is a keeper! The cumin and tahini flavors are a perfect combination, and the meatballs are so juicy and tender. I served them with the yogurt dipping sauce, and it was a huge hit with my family. Definitely recommend!