Lamb and Walnut Meatballs

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

1. 1Combine ground lamb, chopped walnuts, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. 2Mix gently until just combined, then form into 16-20 balls about 1.5 inches in diameter.
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. 4Brown meatballs in batches for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until golden on all sides.
5. 5Pour crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the meatballs and stir gently.
6. 6Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
7. 7Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot with rice or bread.

💡 Finely chop walnuts for lamb meatballs so they disappear into the mixture; large pieces create weak spots where the meatballs can crack.

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