Diet: Dairy Free
Ground local lamb from the Co-op's Meat Dept. make these exotic meatballs a tasty, affordable go-to appetizer.
SERVES: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground, local lamb
- 1 egg
- ½ cup dehydrated onion*
- ½ cup dehydrated veggie mix*
- 1 Tablespoon dehydrated garlic*
- 1 Tablespoon ginger powder*
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika*
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin*
- ½ teaspoon curry powder*
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne*
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon*
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper*
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Directions
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Combine lamb, egg, onion, veggie mix and garlic in a large bowl and mix well with hands until fully incorporated.
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Add ginger powder, paprika, cumin, curry, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper and mix well.
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Add cilantro, mint and bread crumbs and mix one more time.
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Roll mixture into balls while you heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
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Gently add meatballs to pan and allow them to brown on all sides, shaking the pan so the meatballs roll around.
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Once browned on all sides, cover with lid and drop the heat to low, allowing meatballs to cook through, 10-15 minutes. The internal temperature of your meatball should be 165°F before serving. Alternatively, you can add your meatballs to a shallow baking dish and bake at 350°F until the internal temperature reads 165°F, about 45 minutes. If baking, a quick browning in a pan before serving is recommended.
Recipe Notes
*Available in the Bulk Dept. in both stores