Second-Favorite Meatball

Name: Second-Favorite Meatball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 lb ground lamb; 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tbsp fresh mint; 1 tsp lemon zest; 0.5 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 onion; 4 garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 3 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; cayenne; 24 oz canned diced tomatoes

A Moroccan dish of lamb, lemon zest and tomatoes, seasoned with cayenne and cumin and baked in the oven. It's finished with fresh herbs like parsley, mint or coriander.

50 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Preheat oven to 350°F Mix first 12 ingredients very well. Form these into your meatballs, about the size of a Tablespoon. Brown in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
20 min
2
Meanwhile -- While they are baking, heat the oil in a saute pan. Cook onions until soft, add garlic and spices and cook 1 more minute (until you can smell them!).
3
Add the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then simmer for about 15 minutes, covered but stirring often.
15 min
4
Your meatballs are done in the oven, so remove them and carefully add them to the tomatoes. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
10 min
5
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley, mint or coriander.