Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Ground lamb mixed with herbs and spices, pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a quick tomato sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes—bright, herbal, and deeply satisfying.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- 1 can (28 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp total (mixed) dried oregano, thyme, and cumin
- ½ whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, half the herb blend, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Roll mixture into 16–20 balls (about 1.5 inches each) and place on a plate.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Working in batches, sear meatballs without moving them for 3 minutes until golden, then roll and sear 2 minutes more.
- 5
Pour in crushed tomatoes and remaining herbs, stir gently, then simmer for 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 6
Squeeze half a lemon over the sauce, taste, and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- wooden spoon or spatula
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