Turkish·non-vegetarian·medium

Lamb & apricot meatballs

Name: Lamb & apricot meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 chopped Red Onions; 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 tsp Ground Coriander; 400g Tinned Tomatos; 1/2 teaspoon Sugar; 10g Mint; 500g Lamb Mince; 8 Dried Apricots; 50g Breadcrumbs; To serve Pita Bread

Alright folks, let's talk Lamb & Apricot Meatballs! A delicious combo of flavors you won't be able to resist. First, heat up some oil and get those onions sizzling - that's the start of something beautiful. I remember one time I got a bit carried away with the spices and accidentally made these meatballs spicier than a summer heatwave! Lesson learned: always taste as you go, unless you want your guests breathing fire like dragons. While the onions are cooking, here's a tip for you: soak your dried apricots in warm water for a few minutes before chopping them up. It'll make them softer and easier to mix into the meatball mixture later on. As the meatballs simmer in that fragrant tomato sauce, take a moment to appreciate the magic happening in your kitchen. I once burnt the bottom of a batch because I got distracted by a cute puppy video - don't make the same mistake, keep an eye on those meatballs! Serve these babies up with a sprinkle of fresh mint and get ready for a flavor explosion. Trust me, one bite and you'll be hooked!

45 min(prep 15 + cook 30)

4 servings

320 kcal

4.5

Ingredients

Olive Oil2 tablespoons
Red Onions2 chopped
Garlic4 Cloves Crushed
Ground Cumin2 tsp
Ground Coriander2 tsp
Tinned Tomatos400g
Sugar1/2 teaspoon
Mint10g
Lamb Mince500g
Dried Apricots8
Breadcrumbs50g
Pita BreadTo serve

Nutrition

320 kcalper serving

Protein25g37%

Carbs15g22%

Fat20g30%

Fiber2g3%

Sugar5g7%

Directions

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step 1
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Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 mins. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few mins more. Spoon half the onion mixture into a bowl and set aside to cool. Add the tomatoes, sugar and seasoning to the remaining onions in the pan and simmer for about 10 mins until reduced.
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step 2
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Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs.
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step 3
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Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pan and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to). Stir in the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve with pitta bread and salad.

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