Lamb and Apricot Meatballs (Oamc)
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 red onions, very finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
- 1⁄2 ounce of fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 lb lean ground lamb
- 8 dried apricots, finely chopped
- 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
directions
- heat 2 tsp of the oil in a pan and soften the onions for 5 minutes Add the garlic and spices and cook for a few more minutes.
- 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.
- Meanwhile, add the mint, lamb, apricots and breadcrumbs to the cooled onions, season and mix well with your hands. Shape into little meatballs.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a non-stick pand and fry the meatballs until golden (in batches if you need to). Stir into the sauce with a splash of water and gently cook everything for a few mins until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with pita bread and salad.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)