Lamb Meatballs Over Tandoori Naan

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I love making lamb meatballs; the combination of mint and lamb make for a very exciting flavor profile. These meatballs are combined with a hearty prepared tomato sauce and then served over tandoori naan with melted cheese to create a delicious dish.

Submitted by jdwuscg
Updated on July 12, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Lamb Meatballs:

  • ¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 pound ground lamb

  • 1 egg

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon olive oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Sauce:

  • 1 (26 ounce) jar tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon capers

  • 4 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn

  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Remaining Ingredients:

  • 4 pieces tandoori naan bread

  • 8 slices Muenster cheese, or as needed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, paprika, 1/4 teaspoon mint, dried basil, and parsley together in a large bowl. Add ground lamb, egg, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper; mix until evenly distributed. Form ground lamb into 1-inch balls and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip meatballs and continue cooking until cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Remove meatballs from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  4. Pour tomato sauce into a saucepan over low heat; add capers, fresh basil, 1/4 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper. Cook sauce, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors have blended, 5 to 10 minutes.

  5. Place naan bread on a baking sheet. Spoon tomato sauce and meatballs on the naan; cover with Muenster cheese slices.

  6. Bake in the oven until cheese is melted, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

771 Calories
38g Fat
61g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 771
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 1885mg 82%
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 48g 96%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 473mg 36%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 993mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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