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Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce Recipe

Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Lamb Meatballs with Cumin, Mint, and Tomato Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lb ground lamb
3 tbsp chopped blanched almonds
3 tbsp dried bread crumbs
5 tbsp chopped fresh mint
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
4 tbsp cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
1 2/3 cups crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 15-oz c a n)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the lamb, almonds, bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons of the mint, the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter.
In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over moderately high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned on all over, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
In a large deep frying pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the remaining 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
Wine Recommendation: Thanks to its warm cumin spiciness, refreshing herbal taste of mint, acidic tomatoes, and meaty lamb, this dish is a challenge to wine. A medium-bodied red that has crisp acidity, not too much tannin, and flavor that isn't too assertive is the best bet. Spain's famous Rioja is just such a wine; if possible, try an older one, indicated by the words reserva or gran reserva on the label.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	728.1 Kcal (3048 kJ)
Calories from fat	511.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.84g	87%
Cholesterol	124.15mg	41%
Sodium	1047.13mg	44%
Potassium	1038.57mg	22%
Total Carbs	19.21g	6%
Sugars	6.72g	27%
Dietary Fiber	5.49g	22%
Protein	33.55g	67%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	31%
Iron	115.6mg	642%
Calcium	129.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	210.87 Kcal (883 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.46g	87%
Cholesterol	35.96mg	41%
Sodium	303.27mg	44%
Potassium	300.79mg	22%
Total Carbs	5.56g	6%
Sugars	1.95g	27%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	22%
Protein	9.72g	67%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	31%
Iron	33.5mg	642%
Calcium	37.5mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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