Spiced Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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Mediterranean · 40 min · Lamb · dairy-free, low-carb

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
• 1, diced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

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1. Mix the lamb with half the garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and parsley, then roll into 16 meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat, turning until seared on all sides, then set aside.
3. Soften the onion and remaining garlic in the same pan for 5 minutes.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes and a splash of water and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer for 12 minutes until cooked through.
6. Finish with parsley and serve over rice, couscous, or with flatbread.

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