Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
Quintessential Mediterranean spices will make these meatballs the centerpiece of the meal. This recipe also works with ground beef, chicken, or turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion grated (1/2 cup, including juices)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/4 cup cilantro or flat parsley leaves and stems finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place ingredients, except for the oil, in a bowl and mix well. Measure out 1 heaping tablespoon of meat mixture, roll into a ball, and place onto a sheet pan. Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook, turning to brown all over, for 8–10 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cook remaining meatballs.