Curried Lamb Meatballs

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 1
Curried lamb meatballs recipe for a flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground lamb
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 sweet onion
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sweet curry powder
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped spinach ( fresh or frozen , thawed )
1 tablespoon cilantro , chopped
salt
pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
573
Sugar
6g
Fat
39g
Curried lamb meatballs recipe is a flavorful twist on classic meatballs that offers an exotic taste from India. The dish is made by combining lamb, curry spices, and vegetables to create a filling and satisfying meal. The lamb meatballs are first browned and then baked in the oven with the curry sauce which helps to infuse them with flavor. The addition of sweet onions, peppers, and spinach adds extra nutrition to the dish. This recipe is perfect for a hearty dinner with family or friends. Serve with rice or naan bread to complete the meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, salt, pepper, and sweet curry powder. Mix well.
3.Shape the mixture into 1 ½ inch meatballs.
4.In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
5.Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
6.Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
7.In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
8.Add the sliced onions and peppers and cook until softened.
9.Add the tomato sauce and chopped spinach and cook for a few minutes.
10.Return the meatballs to the skillet and gently stir until coated with the sauce.
11.Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
12.Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

PROS

Curried lamb meatballs are flavorful and rich in protein.
This recipe is perfect for a hearty dinner with family or friends.

The dish is a perfect combination of protein, vegetables and spices.

CONS

Lamb is a fatty meat, this recipe calls for butter which adds more fat.

The lamb smell might be unpleasant to some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb meat is rich in protein, Vitamin B12 and Iron.
The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory properties.
The sweet onion and peppers used in this recipe are low in calories and high in vitamins.
The spinach is a good source of minerals and fiber.

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