These juicy baked lamb meatballs from Chef John are made with ground lamb, garlic, and herbs simmered in a rich tomato sauce full of Mediterranean flavors.
View original recipe on allrecipes.comPreheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly grease with oil.
Combine bread crumbs and milk in a small bowl; soak until bread crumbs absorb milk, about 30 minutes.
Combine bread crumb mixture, lamb, egg, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, tomato paste, rosemary, cumin, salt, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
Form lamb mixture into 2-inch meatballs; place on the prepared baking sheet.
Cook in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
Combine meatballs, tomato sauce, chicken stock, mint, and pepper flakes in a large saucepan over medium heat until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes.
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