Lamb Meatballs

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This is a great alternative to regular meatballs. I have served these many times at cocktail parties, and they have always been a hit! The sauce adds a nice touch, but I have also served them with Greek marinade and plain.

Submitted by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 5 shallots, minced

  • 2 pounds ground lamb

  • 1 cup fresh bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ cup unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup wine

  • 1 small garlic clove, minced

  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.

  3. Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.

  4. Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

136 Calories
10g Fat
3g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 136
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 142mg 3%

* 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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