Cumin Meatballs

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • Meatballs
  • 1 lb lean ground lamb or 1 lb beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  • 3 -5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix meat, egg, bread cumbs, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Divide into 20 equal-size balls.
  3. 3
    Roll each ball into egg shape.
  4. 4
    Set aside.
  5. 5
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Add meatballs, brown on all sides.
  7. 7
    Remove from skillet and set aside.
  8. 8
    Drain skillet.
  9. 9
    Pour 3/4 cup water into skillet.
  10. 10
    Add tomato paste, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  11. 11
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cook 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Return meat to skillet and cook just until heated through.

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