Spicy Lamb Meatballs
Serves: 2
Keyon Hand
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
51
Sweetness
55
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 cloves
Garlic (minced)3 tbsps
Olive Oil (/45ml)2 cups
Canned Tomatoes (/500ml)4 large
Tomatoes (fresh, diced)2 sprigs
Oregano (fresh)2 tbsps
Sugar (/30ml)Directions:
1
For the meatballs: Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk
2
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper
3
Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs
4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
5
Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned
6
Remove from the skillet and set aside
7
For the sauce: In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes
8
Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more
9
Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water
10
Season with salt and pepper
11
Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes
12
Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top
13
Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley
14
Serve with Naan Bread
15
In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water
16
Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes
17
Stir in the flour to make a soft dough
18
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes
19
Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap
20
Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour
21
Flatten the dough with your hands
22
Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball
23
Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet
24
Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes
25
Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface
26
Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot
27
Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes
28
Flip and brush the cooked side with butter
29
Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more
30
Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough