Ease of Preparation: Easy
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
1 small onion, diced
1 ½ pounds (680 g) ground lamb
½ cups (120 ml) breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon (5 ml) cumin
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground coriander
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon
¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) cayenne
¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
Ground black pepper
Olive oil, for brushing
1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped mint, for garnish
Method:
Preheat oven to 400 F (205 C).
To a large bowl, add onion, lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to combine well.
Shape lamb mixture into balls using a 2-ounce (60 ml) scoop. Brush meatballs with olive oil then place on a greased baking sheet. Bake meatballs for 10-12 minutes (they should be browned on the outside and slightly pink inside).
Transfer meatballs to serving platter and garnish with chopped mint.
