LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICED TOMATO SAUCE, MINT, AND FETA RECIPE - (4.9/5)
Provided by Chezlamere
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- First the sauce: pass the tomatoes through a food mill, toast the cumin seeds for a few minutes over medium heat, until they release their aroma and are lightly browned, pound them finely in a mortar. Heat a saucepan over medium high heat for 1 minute then add oil, the rosemary and chile and heat another minute. Add the onion, thyme, cumin, cinnamon and cayenne bay leaf and saute for 5-6 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the toms, sugar, juice and zest, heaping 1/2 tsp salt and some freshly ground pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes over medium low heat until reduced by one third. Taste for seasoning The meatballs: first of all, I would NEVER waste my time with lamb, preferring equal amounts freshly ground beef and pork in my kichenaid grinder. That said..... preheat oven to 400 In a large bowl mix together onions, cream, yolks, cinnamon, cumin, aleppo pepper and cayenne. Place the lamb in the bowl and season evenly with 2 1/2 tsp salt and lots of pepper. Add the breadcrumbs (this is where you can make it gluten free) and parsley. Combine the mixture well. Shape the balls into 1 1/2 oz balls, or use a cookie scoop and roll the contents after scooping out all the mixture into little piles. Pour the tomato sauce into a large oven to table baking dish Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and place the balls on it, spacing evenly after rolling them into balls. Turn the meatballs over during cooking. Watch the process as you don't want to overcook them as they will continue cooking in the sauce. When you suspect they are done, cut one in half and inspect for any lingering red colored uncooked meat. Once they are done remove tray from oven and warm up sauce on stovetop. Once the sauce has come to a slow boil, add the meatballs gently to the sauce coating all the meatballs, then bake in the oven for about 20 minutes I usually have a bag in the freezer of pureed leeks, or a roasted baby yam in the fridge. I have been known to add about 1/2 of pureed leek and one baby yam to the meat mixture. Meatballs are a great way to hide veg on the grandchildren. Don't be tempted to add butternut squash or any other squash, it's to squashyyyy tasting. Just the yam or/and pureed leek before serving add the crumbled feta and mint over the dish.
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Asia Ayub
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these meatballs without any problems. They turned out great!
Robert Davis Jr
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The meatballs are easy to make and they taste delicious. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Syed wajid ali shah Shah
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Hsu Mon
[email protected]These meatballs are amazing! I love the way the spices in the sauce complement the flavor of the lamb. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
Wahid Bux
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Rossy Pacheco
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious. I served them over spaghetti and it was a perfect meal.
Otaku Milo
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my dinner party and they were a hit! Everyone raved about how flavorful and juicy they were. I will definitely be making them again.
TOGR824GET
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Gyamah Esther
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lamb, tomato sauce, mint, and feta all work together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nathan Garcia
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I made them exactly as the recipe said and they turned out perfect. I served them with rice and a side salad.
jim san
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The spices in the sauce really helped to balance out the flavor of the lamb.
Saadi Baig
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some lamb chops leftover from dinner the night before and I used them to make these meatballs. They turned out great!
ChahaLahori ChachaLahoi
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was tangy and addictive.
Umair Naseer
[email protected]The lamb meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the spiced tomato sauce was excellent. I would recommend using a fattier cut of lamb or adding some extra olive oil to the meatballs.
A Djani
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make these meatballs without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish that I was proud to serve to my guests.
Mohamed Usman
[email protected]These lamb meatballs were a hit with my family! The spiced tomato sauce was flavorful and aromatic, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.