Lamb Meatballs
Serve with punchy rosemary butter, chargrilled broccoli and some simple potatoes.
Recipe Summary Lamb Meatballs
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.Ingredients | Lamb Steak Cooked1 tablespoon unsalted butter5 shallots, minced2 pounds ground lamb1 cup fresh bread crumbs¼ cup chopped fresh parsley1 egg, lightly beaten2 tablespoons lemon zest½ teaspoon dried marjoramsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste½ cup unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil2 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce¼ cup wine1 small garlic clove, minced1 dash ground cinnamontoothpicksDirectionsMelt 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.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.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.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.Info | Lamb Steak Cookedprep: 25 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 servings
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