Lamb and Walnut Meatballs
Aromatic spiced meatballs combining ground lamb with toasted walnuts, served in a tangy tomato sauce.
⏱ 35 minServes 4Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground lamb
- •1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 small onion, minced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- •to taste Salt and pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
Directions
- 1Combine ground lamb, chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 2Mix gently until just combined, then form into 16-20 balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4Brown meatballs in batches for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides.
- 5Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the meatballs and stir gently.
- 6Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot with rice or bread.
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