SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS

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Succulent spicy lamb meatballs are mixed in a delicious tomato sauce and topped with creamy goat cheese and parsley. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     Meatballs

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/2 cup/ 125ml breadcrumbs
1/4 cup/ 60ml milk
1 pound/ 450g lean ground lamb
1/2 cup/ 125ml grated pecorino cheese
1 tablespoon/ 15ml Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon/ 15ml paprika
1 teaspoon/ 5ml sambal oelek
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 shallot, diced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons/ 45ml olive oil
1 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery rib, finely diced
1/2 fresh red chili pepper, minced
2 cups/ 500ml canned tomatoes
4 large fresh tomatoes, diced
2 sprigs fresh oregano
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup/ 60ml soft fresh goat cheese
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
naan bread, recipe follows, warmed and buttered, for serving
1 teaspoon/ 5ml active dry yeast
2 tablespoons/ 30ml sugar
1 teaspoon/ 5ml salt
2 1/2 cups/ 625ml all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
canola oil, for the bowl and skillet
1/2 cup/ 125ml butter, clarified or melted

Steps:

  • For the meatballs:.
  • Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper. Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • For the sauce:.
  • In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top. Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Naan Bread.
  • Naan Bread:.
  • In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Flatten the dough with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  • Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot. Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter. Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough.

Isaiah Myawa Real Stiff
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Overall, these lamb meatballs were a delicious and easy-to-make meal. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Elis Hasan
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These meatballs were a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.


Ahmed Riad
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I'll definitely be making these meatballs again.


Md Siam Hossain
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These meatballs were amazing! The perfect combination of spices and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.


Apple Dawn
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add more yogurt sauce next time.


Mr Badman
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I'm not a fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these meatballs. The spices really helped to mellow out the lamb flavor.


Mohammed Ayass
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These were the easiest meatballs I've ever made. And they were delicious!


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


Jody Baker
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These meatballs were a great way to use up some leftover lamb. They were flavorful and juicy, and the yogurt sauce was a perfect complement.


AJ Arman king
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Overall, these lamb meatballs were a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. I would definitely recommend them to others.


MD SHARAFAT
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for my taste.


Mikhol Young
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Not bad, but I've had better.


Hazrat Noor
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I would definitely make these meatballs again.


Brahem Med yassine
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These were the best lamb meatballs I've ever had! The spices were perfectly balanced, and the yogurt sauce was amazing.


Shehzad Gujjar
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the yogurt sauce helped to make them more moist. Overall, they were a good appetizer.


Habib Azizi
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These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used ground beef instead of lamb, and they were still delicious.


Dr Martha Andrea Castro Noriega MD
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but these meatballs were surprisingly good. The spices really helped to mask the lamb flavor, and the yogurt sauce added a nice creaminess.


Bondhon Sarkar
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These lamb meatballs were a hit at my party! The combination of spices gave them a delicious and unique flavor, and the yogurt sauce was the perfect complement.


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