Best Spicy Lamb Meatballs Recipes

LITTLE LAMB MEATBALLS IN A SPICY EGGPLANT TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
• Combine eggplant, olive oil, salt and black pepper in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until eggplant begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Mix in minced onion and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until onion softens, 4 minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth and marinara sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce mixture has reduced by half, about 30 minutes.
• Whisk bread crumbs, egg, and Greek yogurt in a large bowl until the bread crumbs absorb all the liquid, about 3 minutes.
• Mix onions, garlic, Kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, and coriander into the bread crumb mixture.
• Crumble lamb into bread crumb spice mixture; stir in cayenne pepper.
• Form lamb mixture into small meatballs and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Place baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake until browned, but still pink inside, about 10 minutes.
• Remove meatballs from the oven and stir into simmering sauce. Simmer over low heat until sauce begins to thicken, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped fresh mint.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the meatballs: Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper. Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• For the sauce: In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top. Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Naan Bread.
• In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Flatten the dough with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot. Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter. Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• For the meatballs:.
• Soak the breadcrumbs in the milk. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumb mixture, lamb, cheese, mustard, paprika, sambal, garlic, shallots and some salt and pepper. Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• For the sauce:.
• In the same skillet, saute the onions until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, celery and chiles and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the canned and fresh tomatoes, the oregano and 1/4 cup (60ml) water. Season with salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the skillet and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Divide the meatballs among plates and spoon the sauce on top. Add a spoonful of goat cheese and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with Naan Bread.
• Naan Bread:.
• In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast with the sugar and salt in 1 cup (250ml) warm water. Let stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• Flatten the dough with your hands. Divide the dough into 8 pieces, each about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls and place on a baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
• Roll one ball of dough into a thin round on a lightly floured surface. Lightly oil a cast-iron skillet and heat until hot. Add the dough and cook until puffy and lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brush the cooked side with butter. Continue cooking until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining dough.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS WITH RAISIN PESTO

Steps:

• Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 425°F. Combine egg, panko, cumin, red pepper flakes, turmeric, finely chopped parsley, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Finely grate 1 garlic clove into bowl. Add lamb and mix with your hands until evenly distributed.
• Gently roll lamb mixture into 1 1/2"-diameter balls (about the size of a golf ball; you should have about 20). Place on a rimmed baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. Bake meatballs until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, purée mint, raisins, parsley leaves with tender stems, remaining garlic clove, remaining 1/2 cup oil, and a big pinch of salt in a blender until smooth. Taste pesto; season with more salt if needed.
• Spread yogurt over plates and divide pesto and meatballs on top.
• Do Ahead
• Pesto can be made 2 days ahead; cover and chill. Meatballs can be formed 2 months ahead; freeze on baking sheet until firm, about 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag and keep frozen.

LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICY TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and garam masala and mix well-- use your hands, they work the best!
• Roll the mixture into 1" meatballs.
• You should gat about 16 or so.
• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
• Add meatballs and fry until browned on all sides.
• While the meatballs are browning, place tomatoes in a food processor and puree until smooth.
• Remove meatballs from skillet, leaving drippings in the pan.
• Set aside.
• Reduce heat a little, and add the onion to the pan drippings and saute until softened.
• Add more oil if needed.
• Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the pureed tomatoes, curry powder, cayenne pepper and sugar.
• Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to combine.
• Add 1 cup of the chicken broth to the skillet.
• Stir well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add half and half, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring well to blend.
• Mix remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and flour in a small cup until smooth, and add to skillet.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, add meatballs, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Serve over rice.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS AND LENTILS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine lamb, bacon, water, garlic, mint, parsley, spices and seasoning.
• Mix well.
• (This can also be done in a food processor but do not process the mixture to a puree, just process in short bursts to combine).
• Divide the mixture into about 25-30 small meatballs- flatten a little to a disc shape.
• Place on tray and refrigerate until ready to use.
• To prepare the lentils, heat the olive oil in pan and add the onion, carrot and cloves of garlic and saute for 5 minutes until the onions have become transparent.
• Add the lentils and stir to coat with the oil, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add 1 cup tomatoes, chicken stock, seasoning and bouquet garni.
• Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer.
• Cover and cook until the lentils are tender.
• Discard the bouquet garni.
• Heat extra olive oil in a pan and saute the meatballs in batches in a single layer.
• Remove and add to the lentils.
• Continue to simmer the meatballs and lentils for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• Add the remaining cup of tomatoes and cook a further 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve in large soup plates and garnish with the mint.

SPICY LAMB & CARROT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Coarsely grate the carrots and reserve half for the sauce. Place the remainder in a bowl with the mince, garlic, breadcrumbs, mint, spices and egg yolk and mix together. Divide into 28 pieces then roll each into a small ball. If time allows, chill for 20 mins.
• Heat a large non-stick frying pan, when hot, add a little of the oil and the meatballs. Cook over a high heat for about 8 mins, shaking the pan occasionally to turn the meatballs until they are golden brown all over.
• Stir in the chopped onion and remaining carrots then fry for a further 2 mins. Pour in the passata sauce, season well, then cover and simmer uncovered for 6-8 mins until the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve with freshly cooked pasta.

MONGOLIAN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine lamb, garlic, ginger, onion, breadcrumbs, sherry, soy sauce, parsley and egg in bowl.
• Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls; place on tray and refrigerate for one hour.
• Heat oil in wok.
• Add meatballs in batches; stir fry gently until meatballs are cooked, remove.
• Add pepper and shallot; stir fry.
• Add meatballs, crumbed stock cube or (vegita) blended cornflour and water, remaining sauces, peanut butter and spice powder.
• Stir until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
• Serve sprinkled with peanuts.

SPICY LAMB MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all the meatball ingredients really well until mixture binds together. Make them into about 12 medium sized balls and bake for 30 minutes. Keep aside.
• Fry cumin seeds in the oil for a minute then add garlic, onions and ginger, fry further 5 minutes. Combine with rest of the sauce ingredients. Add water and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Add the meatballs and leave for another 15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste
• Serve with rice or spaghetti
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