LAMB MEATBALLS WITH MINT
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare sauce: In an ovenproof pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 6 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce, occasionally mashing tomatoes against side of pot with a wooden spoon, until they break down and sauce thickens, about 25 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Pass sauce through coarsest disc of a food mill, or purée it until smooth in a food processor or blender. Return sauce to pot.
- Prepare meatballs: Soak baguette in enough water to cover until soft and falling apart. Squeeze dry. In a very large skillet over medium heat, warm 3 tablespoons oil. Add onions and sauté until translucent but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, stir well, and turn off heat. Let cool.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine lamb, pork, cheese, parsley, mint, pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, onion mixture and bread. Using your hands, mix well. Form mixture into 1 3/4-inch meatballs.
- Add remaining oil to pan, and warm it over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs, turning on all sides, until well browned. Transfer meatballs to platters lined with paper towels.
- Add wine to skillet, and let it simmer for a few minutes, scraping up any browned bits stuck to bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Pour wine into tomato sauce and add meatballs. Cover pot and bake for 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, heat broiler. Brush baguette slices with olive oil. Toast them under broiler until golden around edges, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve meatballs with sauce, crostini and extra cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1277, UnsaturatedFat 55 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 92 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 58 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 1646 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mr. Khagendra Budha.
[email protected]Not a fan of these meatballs. They were a bit too dry and the mint sauce was too overpowering.
Robert Ruiz
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste incredible. I love the mint sauce. It's the perfect way to complement the lamb.
XR RAKIB
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Ayush Vishwakarma
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Khan Zulhas
[email protected]I love these meatballs! They're so flavorful and juicy. I usually serve them with rice and a side of vegetables.
Anitah Nakato
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Timothy Spaulding
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of lamb and mint.
Andre Vermeulen
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. The mint sauce was the perfect touch.
Ch Kashif
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.
Sabbir St
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the mint sauce was delicious. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a wonderful meal.
Arafat Oishiumama
[email protected]Not bad, but not great either. The meatballs were a bit dry and the mint sauce was too overpowering.
Kigz
[email protected]These meatballs are so easy to make and they taste incredible. The mint adds a lovely fresh flavor. I've already made them twice and I'll definitely be making them again.
Yashodha Bista
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The mint really made them special.
Tirtha ojha
[email protected]Amazing recipe! The meatballs were flavorful and moist, and the mint sauce was the perfect accompaniment. I served them over rice, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Heather Watson
[email protected]These lamb meatballs were a hit! The mint added a refreshing flavor that perfectly complemented the lamb. I also loved the texture of the meatballs - they were tender and juicy. Will definitely be making these again!