Description
Juicy lamb meatballs simmered in a richly spiced tomato sauce with a splash of orange juice, topped with crumbled feta and fresh herbs — a cozy, flavorful dinner perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, grated (half for meatballs, half for sauce)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- Fresh mint or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lamb, garlic, onion (half), parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or Dutch oven. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove.
- In the same pan, sauté onion and sliced garlic. Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and red pepper; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and orange juice. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to sauce, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with feta and fresh herbs. Serve with couscous, pita, or pasta.
Notes
These meatballs freeze well — store in sauce for up to 3 months. Reheat gently. You can swap lamb for beef, turkey, or chicken depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg