Grass-fed Lamb Meatballs
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Grass-fed Lamb Meatballs
Description
This recipe begins by mixing finely diced onion with spices such as garlic powder, cumin, cinnamon, and salt, combined thoroughly with ground grass-fed lamb to form a well-seasoned meatball mixture. The meat is shaped into small, tablespoon-sized meatballs spaced evenly on a baking sheet and baked at 350°F until cooked through, retaining tenderness.
While the meatballs bake, a gravy is prepared by melting unsalted butter in a saucepan, whisking in flour and thyme to form a roux, then slowly adding chicken stock to create a smooth sauce. The gravy is simmered until it thickens sufficiently to coat the back of a spoon, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
The baked lamb meatballs are then combined with the gravy, allowing the flavors to meld. The mixture is served over cooked egg noodles, garnished with additional minced thyme. This meal features tender, flavorful meatballs with aromatic spices and a smooth, herbaceous gravy creating a satisfying plate.
This dish pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables to add brightness and texture contrast.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- ½ cup onion very finely diced
- 1¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper cracked
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 lbs ground lamb Silver Fern Farms 100% grass-fed premium
gravy
- 3 tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp thyme plus more for garnish, minced
- 1½ cups chicken stock
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
serving
- 12 ounces egg noodles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Meatballs
- Place onion, garlic, salt, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, and cinnamon into a mixing bowl and toss together. Add ground lamb and mix together until fully combined.
- Form tablespoon sized meatballs and place onto a baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
- Bake meatballs for 18 to 22 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Gravy
- Place a saucepan over medium heat and melt butter. Add flour and whisk together. Add thyme and continue to whisk together. Slowly whisk in stock and continue to whisk together until mixture is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer mixture until slightly thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add meatballs to gravy and toss together. Pour meatball and gravy mixture over a bed of cooked egg noodles. Top with more thyme leaves. Serve with a salad or your favorite vegetables
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 791 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 791kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 944mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 612mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 402IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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