Meatballs garnished with mint

Lamb Meatballs with Smoked Tomato Sauce

Break out your smokers!  This Smoked Tomato Sauce will change the way you make tomato sauces forever! Not to mention tender, delicious lamb meatballs.

Lamb Meatballs with Smoked Tomato Sauce

David Cook

Prep Time

1.5 hours

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Mains

A classic Gather recipe! Check out the Smoked Tomato Sauce recipe HERE

Lamb Meatballs with Smoked Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

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    • 1 Lb. ground lamb 
    • 6 cloves garlic, rough chop 
    • 12 spanish olives, chopped 

    • 2 T. chiffonade mint 

    • 1 tsp cumin seed 
    • ½ tsp cinnamon, ground 
    • 1 tsp coriander, ground 
    • ½ c. panko  
    • 1 egg 
    • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika 
    • 3 T. carrot, grated and chopped 

    • Salt

    • Pepper

    • 2 T. olive oil 

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    • 1.5 C. Smoked Tomato Sauce  
    • Pinch crushed red pepper 

    • Salt

    • Pepper

    Directions

    1. Mix the lamb, garlic, olives, mint, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, panko, egg, smoked paprika, carrot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix very well to incorporate all ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour. 

    2. Heat a large pan over medium high heat on the stove; add oil.  Scoop the meatballs out into 1 ounce balls and fry until a nice crust has formed. Flip over and cook another 2 minutes.  

    3. Add the tomato sauce (thin out with a little chicken stock or water if necessary) and the crushed red pepper flake to the pan. Cover and let cook for 4-5 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.  Serve immediately. 
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