Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
A recipe from Israel.
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Nutrition (per serving)
520Calories
34 gProtein
18 gCarbs
34 gFat
8 gSugar
1100 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 400 g Ground lamb
- 4 medium (diced) Fresh tomato
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 medium (finely chopped) Onion
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Paprika (sweet)
- 1/2–1 tsp Cayenne or schug
- 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
- to taste Salt & black pepper
Method
- Mix lamb with 1/2 tsp cumin, salt & pepper → form into 12–14 small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil → brown meatballs on all sides (4–5 min) → remove and set aside.
- In same pan, sauté onion & garlic 3 min.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne/schug, remaining cumin, salt & pepper → simmer 8 min.
- Return meatballs to sauce → simmer covered 10 min until cooked through.
- Serve with bread, rice, or couscous.
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