PEPPER MONKEY LAMB MEATBALLS

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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

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Ingredients

Spicy Afgan Green Sauce
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 jalapeño, depending on how spicy you want your sauce
1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
3 cloves garlic
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon agave nectar
Meatballs
1 tablespoon cumin seeds (see Notes)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
Seeds from 4 cardamom pods
Seeds from 2 star anise
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
3 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne
4 to 5 pounds ground lamb (see Notes)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cooked spinach, chopped

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.

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Sahed Alom

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These meatballs are now a staple in my household.

Muzzamil Gaming

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These meatballs were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.

Sandeep Bista

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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.

Biplop Khan

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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.

David Ella

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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but these meatballs were really good. The flavor was great and the texture was perfect.

Yahir Guzman

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These meatballs are the best! I love the combination of flavors.

Karen Pratt

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I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a favorite. The flavor is amazing and they are so easy to make.

Aamir BalOch

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Pepper Monkey Lamb Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion.

Fardus Ahmed

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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

Bahawalpur King

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These lamb meatballs were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The flavor was incredible, and the texture was so tender and juicy.

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