MONGOLIAN LAMB MEATBALLS
WITH SPICY SAUCE
"My meatball recipe inspired by Chef McConaughey Mongolian Pork Chops is absolutely delicious. A wonderful recipe for a party. Serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks, and they will disappear before your eyes. They can also make a meal sandwiched in a hero or over a bed of pasta."
WITH SPICY SAUCE
"My meatball recipe inspired by Chef McConaughey Mongolian Pork Chops is absolutely delicious. A wonderful recipe for a party. Serve them as an appetizer with toothpicks, and they will disappear before your eyes. They can also make a meal sandwiched in a hero or over a bed of pasta."
Ingredients
Meatballs: 1 pound ground lamb, or 20-percent fat ground beef 1 cup cooked and cooled couscous (see Cook's Note) 3 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 egg, at room temperature, beaten 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons dried mint 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Sauce: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (25-ounce) jar marinara sauce 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Cook's Note: To make 1 cup cooked couscous, bring 1/2 cup water or stock to a boil. Add 1/3 cup uncooked couscous and cover the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes until all the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool. For the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the lamb, couscous, scallions, garlic, egg, parsley, olive oil, mint, oregano, salt, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Form the mixture into 15 to 16 (2-inch diameter) meatballs. For the sauce: Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add the marinara sauce, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard the cinnamon sticks. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a large bowl and serve. |
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