Lamb Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce

Name: Lamb Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 369 grams cups dried sour cherries; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 2 Tbsps flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional); 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 8 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 907 grams marbled boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of sliver skin and gristle, meat and fat finely ground; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 mediums onions, coarsely chopped; 8 servings Mini pita breads, warmed; 59 milliliters vegetable oil; 473 milliliters warm water

Lamb Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 350 calories, 20g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of cherries, cinnamon, ground allspice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

In a bowl, soak the dried cherries in the water until softened, about 30 minutes.

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Dried Cherries

Water

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Bowl

In a large bowl, spread the lamb in an even layer. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon, allspice, 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

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Allspice

Cinnamon

Pepper

Spread

Lamb

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Bowl

Sprinkle the spices over the lamb and knead them in. Form the lamb into 3/4-inch meatballs; you should have about 6

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Meatballs

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Lamb

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until shimmering.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the meatballs and cook over high heat, shaking the pan, until lightly browned outside and rare in the center, about 4 minutes.

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Meatballs

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Frying Pan

Drain well.

In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the onions and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 12 minutes.

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Onion

Add the cherries and their soaking liquid and the lemon juice and simmer over moderate heat for 10 minutes.

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Lemon Juice

Cherries

Add the meatballs and any accumulated juices and simmer over low heat until they are slightly pink inside and the sauce has reduced slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with the parsley and serve with pita breads.

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Salt And Pepper