Ingredients
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½ cup dry bread crumbs
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½ cup milk
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1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
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1 egg, beaten
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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3 cups tomato sauce
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1 cup chicken stock
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with oil.
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Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl; soak until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 30 minutes.
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Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
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Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
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Cook in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
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Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, mint, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into meatball centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 610 | Calories |
| 44g | Fat |
| 24g | Carbs |
| 31g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 610 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 44g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 82% |
| Cholesterol 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium 2323mg | 101% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 11g | |
| Protein 31g | 63% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 17% |
| Calcium 146mg | 11% |
| Iron 7mg | 36% |
| Potassium 1110mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
