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Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

A recipe from Israel.

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Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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

  1. Mix lamb with 1/2 tsp cumin, salt & pepper → form into 12–14 small meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil → brown meatballs on all sides (4–5 min) → remove and set aside.
  3. In same pan, sauté onion & garlic 3 min.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne/schug, remaining cumin, salt & pepper → simmer 8 min.
  5. Return meatballs to sauce → simmer covered 10 min until cooked through.
  6. Serve with bread, rice, or couscous.

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