Ground Lamb Meatballs

Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce

CategoryCuisine

Chef Camille Rodriguez gives us one of her zesty best with this delicious dish!

Ground Lamb Meatballs
Yields1 Serving
Lamb Meatballs
 1 lb ground American lamb
 0.13 cup bread, diced and crust removed
 0.25 cup whole milk
 0.50 cup diced onion
 1 tbsp parsley
 0.50 tbsp mint
 1 tbsp pecorino romano
 1 tbsp parmesan
 0.50 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp black pepper
Sauce
 2 canned tomatoes, San Marzano recommended
 1 cup EVOO or extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp pureed Calabrian chili
 1 tsp salt
 1 pinch chili flake
Lamb Meatballs
1

Soak the bread in milk overnight

2

In the food processor, add onion, garlic, herbs and bread. Blend till there are no lumps

3

In a bowl mix the meat with the bread mixture, cheeses, salt and peppers. Mix well.

4

Grill for 8-10 minutes flipping half way through.

Sauce
5

Combine all sauce ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Bring heat down and serve.

Ingredients

Lamb Meatballs
 1 lb ground American lamb
 0.13 cup bread, diced and crust removed
 0.25 cup whole milk
 0.50 cup diced onion
 1 tbsp parsley
 0.50 tbsp mint
 1 tbsp pecorino romano
 1 tbsp parmesan
 0.50 tsp salt
 0.50 tsp black pepper
Sauce
 2 canned tomatoes, San Marzano recommended
 1 cup EVOO or extra virgin olive oil
 1 tbsp pureed Calabrian chili
 1 tsp salt
 1 pinch chili flake
Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce