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Lamb Meatballs and Sauce Recipe

A delicious and hearty lamb meatballs recipe with a rich sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 500 g Ground lamb
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  4. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Lamb, Meatballs, Sauce
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