Herbed Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender lamb meatballs simmered in a quick tomato sauce with mushrooms and fresh herbs. One pan, 20 minutes, Mediterranean comfort in a bowl.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 10 oz ground lamb
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, or dill, chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
- 8 oz mushrooms, halved
- ½ medium red onion, diced
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Roll mixture into 8–10 meatballs and set aside on a plate.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, then add meatballs without stirring for 2 minutes until bottoms brown.
- 4
Add diced onion and mushrooms around the meatballs, stir gently, cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in tomatoes with juice, stir gently, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 minutes uncovered.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot in bowls with sauce spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spoon
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