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Spicy Lamb Meatballs With Mint-Chile Sauce

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These juicy lamb meatballs are packed with garlic, parsley, and jalape&# 195;±o for a spicy kick, then coated in cornmeal for a delightful crunch. Paired with a refreshing mint-chile yogurt sauce, this dish balances rich, savory flavors with bright, cooling notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, they are easy to make and serve beautifully over couscous or rice. A satisfying main that brings home-style comfort with a modern twist.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 889.3
Description
These juicy lamb meatballs are packed with garlic, parsley, and jalape&# 195;±o for a spicy kick, then coated in cornmeal for a delightful crunch. Paired with a refreshing mint-chile yogurt sauce, this dish balances rich, savory flavors with bright, cooling notes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, they are easy to make and serve beautifully over couscous or rice. A satisfying main that brings home-style comfort with a modern twist.
Ingredients
  • 16 Inch bamboo skewers
  • 2 pound Ground lamb
  • 1 Onion Minced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic -- minced
  • 6 tablespoon Minced parsley
  • 1/2 Jalapeno Chile -- minced
  • 1/4 cup Dried bread crumbs
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal
Directions
  1. 1
    Soak bamboo skewers in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, minced onion, minced garlic, minced parsley, minced jalapeño, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3
    Mix ingredients thoroughly until just combined.
  4. 4
    Preheat the broiler.
  5. 5
    Take about 1/3 cup of the lamb mixture and wrap it around each soaked bamboo skewer to form a meatball approximately 3 inches long by 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
  6. 6
    Place cornmeal on a plate and roll each skewered meatball in the cornmeal to coat completely.
  7. 7
    Brush a broiler pan with a thin film of oil.
  8. 8
    Place meatball skewers on the broiler pan and broil 3 inches from the heat source until lightly browned on one side, about 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Turn skewers and broil the second side until lightly browned, about 2 minutes more.
  10. 10
    Serve meatballs over couscous or rice, drizzled with Mint-Chile Sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 889.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.3g81%
Saturated Fat 21.6g108%
Cholesterol 313.4mg105%
Sodium 5169.5mg216%
Total Carbohydrate 38.3g13%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 2.8g
Protein 64.8g130%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: lamb, meatballs, spicy, mint, yogurt, chile, broiled, skewers, garlic, parsley, jalapeno, cornmeal, couscous, dinner, main course, easy, quick, flavorful, dip
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