SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS WITH WALNUT ROMESCO
The smoky sauce and mix of spices in this meatball recipe complement lamb perfectly.
Categories Bon Appétit Meatball Lamb Walnut Bell Pepper Tomato Cilantro Cumin Coriander Paprika Ground Lamb
Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Sauce:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Toss bell pepper, tomato, and garlic with oil on a clean rimmed baking sheet and roast until browned and softened, 20-25 minutes. Let cool.
- Remove skin from bell pepper, tomato, and garlic; discard. Purée walnuts, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, oil, vinegar, chipotle chile powder, parsley, and paprika in a food processor until smooth. Season sauce with salt and black pepper.
- Meatballs and assembly:
- Toast coriander seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, swirling pan often and adding cumin seeds during the last 30 seconds, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, then finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
- Pulse onion, cilantro, parsley, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large kitchen towel. Gather ends of towel in each hand and twist over sink, wringing out as much liquid as possible. Mix onion mixture, spice mixture, egg yolk, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a large bowl to combine. Gently fold lamb into spice mixture to evenly distribute (be careful not to overmix). Using a 1-oz. ice cream scoop or wet hands, form meat mixture into 1 1/2" balls (you should have 16).
- Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with walnut romesco sauce.
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Elton Berberi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was also very tasty.
Bokamoso Kutlwano Maphakisa
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely make them again.
Haji king
[email protected]The meatballs were delicious, but the sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.
Vengeance
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Sierra Campbell
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover lamb. They're also a nice change from the usual beef or pork meatballs.
Ricardo Mzobe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Sushmita Sherpa
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend adding a little more moisture to the meatballs, perhaps by using ground beef or pork instead of lamb.
Guy Begay
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a food processor to chop the walnuts and parsley, which made the sauce extra smooth.
Mhiz Precious
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses ground lamb. It's a nice change from the usual beef or pork meatballs. The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich.
Rose Osmer
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the walnut romesco sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.