Moroccan Spiced Lamb Meatballs
Created by JostLori on April 21, 2023
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #40517
Ingredients
- Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon hot curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cups diced canned tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
How to Make
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Make the meatballs:
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Step 1: In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients EXCEPT the olive oil. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Step 2: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from pan to a plate. Set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
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Step 3: Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Crush the coriander seeds. Add the cumin, coriander, garlic and onion to the pan. Saute until onion is translucent and taking on a golden color. This will take about 5 minutes.
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Step 4: Add the tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the cinnamon. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
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Step 5: Return the meatballs to the pan. Turn to coat all sides with the sauce. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through - about 5 minutes.
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Step 6: Serve over rice or lentils. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (331.7 g)
- Calories 541
- Total Fat - 43.2 g
- Saturated Fat - 14.9 g
- Cholesterol - 308.8 mg
- Sodium - 620.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 10.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
- Sugars - 4 g
- Protein - 28.2 g
- Calcium - 130.5 mg
- Iron - 5.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 13.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg