Lamb & Apricot Meatballs
Turkish-style lamb meatballs with dried apricots and mint in a warmly spiced tomato sauce, served with pita bread and salad.
- 50 min
- 530 kcal
- Turkish
Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a pan and soften the chopped red onions for 5 minutes.
5 min -
Step 2:
Add the crushed garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander, and cook for a few more minutes.
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Step 3:
Spoon half of the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool.
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Step 4:
Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until reduced.
10 min -
Step 5:
Add the mint, lamb mince, dried apricots, and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions. Season and mix well with your hands.
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Step 6:
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
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Step 7:
Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick pan and fry the meatballs until golden, working in batches if needed.
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Step 8:
Stir in the tomato sauce with a splash of water and cook gently for a few minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
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Step 9:
Serve with pita bread and salad.
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