Lamb Meatballs in Sour Cream Sauce

Submitted by lazyme

"We really enjoyed this dish. I would suggest doubling the sauce because there is very little at the end. From Sunset Favorite Recipes."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground lamb
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef, extra lean
• 1⁄3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 red bell peppers, strips
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 cup sour cream

directions

1. In a bowl combine the lamb, beef, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, and eggs.
2. Mix well and shape into balls about 1 1/2-2-inches in diameter.
3. Place balls in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
4. Bake in a 500ºF oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a frying pan; add peppers, onion, and water; saute, stirring often, for about 15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
6. Add sour cream and stir until heated through- do not boil.
7. Add the hot, cooked meatballs, including any juices, and stir just until well coated with the sauce.
8. Remove from heat.